| Leu Numismatik AG > Web Auction 29 | Auction date: 24 February 2024 |
| Lot number: 1530 Price realized: 650 CHF (Approx. 738 USD / 682 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: SYRTICA. Sabratha. Augustus, 27 BC-AD 14. As (Bronze, 22 mm, 8.30 g, 3 h). SBRT'N - MN ŞY (in Neo-Punic) Head of Serapis to right, wearing kalathos. Rev. CAESAR Bare head of Augustus to right; to right, lituus. MAA 43b. RPC I 815. SNG Copenhagen 40-1. Rare. Slightly rough, otherwise, very fine. From the collection of a Cosmopolitan, acquired before 2005. Starting price: 75 CHF |  |
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| Leu Numismatik AG > Web Auction 29 | Auction date: 24 February 2024 |
| Lot number: 1295 Price realized: 130 CHF (Approx. 148 USD / 136 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: LYDIA. Sardis. Augustus, 27 BC-AD 14. Assarion (Bronze, 19 mm, 6.97 g, 12 h), Homonoia issue with Pergamum, Mousaios, magistrate. ΣΕΒΑΣΤΟΥ Bare head of Augustus to right. Rev. ΣΑΡΔΙΑΝΩΝ ΚΑΙ ΠΕΡΓΑΜΗΝΩΝ / ΜΟΥ-ΣΑΙ-ΟΣ The Demoi of Sardis and Pergamum standing right and left, clasping hands and holding scepters. BMC 213. RPC I 2988. A few minor scratches and deposits, otherwise, very fine. From an American collection, ex Obolos 15, 24 May 2020, 603. The concept of homonoia in ancient times was one of unity of purpose between two or more cities, similar to modern day's sister cities, and often expressed by a formal religious or economic union. The concept was usually depicted on the coinage of the cities in question by showing their principle deities or representations of the people or citizens (Demoi), usually embracing one another by clasping hands. On this coin, we see the Demoi of the major cities of Sardis and Pergamum clasping hands in solidarity and friendship. Starting price: 50 CHF |  |
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| Leu Numismatik AG > Web Auction 29 | Auction date: 24 February 2024 |
| Lot number: 1814 Price realized: 200 CHF (Approx. 227 USD / 210 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Augustus, 27 BC-AD 14. Denarius (Silver, 22 mm, 3.65 g, 10 h), L. Mescinius Rufus, moneyer, Rome, 16 BC. Laureate head of Augustus to right. Rev. L•MESCINIVS•RVFVS Mars, holding spear in his right hand and parazonium in his left, standing front on low pedestal inscribed S•P•Q•R / V•PR RE / CAES. BMC 86. Cohen 463. RIC 351. Darkly toned. Struck a little off center and with some minor scratches, otherwise, very fine. From the Mark and Lottie Salton Collection, Künker 378 eLive, 21 October 2022, 6427 (with original collector's ticket). Starting price: 75 CHF |  |
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| Leu Numismatik AG > Web Auction 28 | Auction date: 9 December 2023 |
| Lot number: 3286 Price realized: 750 CHF (Approx. 853 USD / 792 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Augustus, 27 BC-AD 14. Cistophorus (Silver, 25 mm, 11.52 g, 12 h), Ephesus, circa 25-20 BC. IMP•CAESAR Bare head of Augustus to right. Rev. AVGVSTVS Capricorn to right, head to left, bearing cornucopiae on its back; all within laurel wreath. Cohen 16. RIC 480. RPC I 2213. Sutherland Group V. Perfectly centered. Somewhat rough, otherwise, good very fine. From a Swiss collection, formed before 2005. Starting price: 200 CHF |  |
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| Leu Numismatik AG > Web Auction 28 | Auction date: 9 December 2023 |
| Lot number: 3287 Price realized: 260 CHF (Approx. 296 USD / 274 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | |
| Lot description: Augustus, 27 BC-AD 14. Cistophorus (Silver, 26 mm, 11.33 g, 12 h), Ephesus, circa 25-20 BC. IMP•CAESAR Bare head of Augustus to right. Rev. AVGVSTVS Capricorn to right, head to left, bearing cornucopiae on its back; all within laurel wreath. BMC 696. CBN 916. Cohen 16. RIC 480. RPC I 2213. Sutherland group V. The obverse slightly double struck and with minor weak areas, otherwise, fine. From a Dutch collection, ex Heritage Europe 70, 25 May 2021, 2452. Starting price: 75 CHF |  |
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| Leu Numismatik AG > Auction 15 | Auction date: 1 June 2024 |
| Lot number: 228 Price realized: This lot is for sale in an upcoming auction - Bid on this lot  | |
| Lot description: Augustus, 27 BC-AD 14. Cistophorus (Silver, 27 mm, 11.82 g, 1 h), Ephesus, circa 25-20 BC. IMP•CAESAR Bare head of Augustus to right. Rev. AVGVSTVS Capricorn to right, head turned to left, bearing cornucopiae on its back; all within laurel wreath. Cohen 16. RIC 480. RPC I 2213. Sutherland Group VI, - (O53/R65). A wonderful example, struck on a very broad flan and with beautiful old collection toning. Extremely fine. From an old Swiss Collection started in the 19th century. Astrology played an important role in ancient society, as it was common belief that the positioning of the planets in respect to the stars governed almost every aspect of human life. From both Suetonius (Aug. 94.12) and Cassius Dio (56.25.5), we know that Augustus openly publicized his horoscope, the former even mentioning how coins were struck showing the Capricorn. Curiously, however, Suetonius gives Augustus' exact birthdate as 23 September 62 BC, shortly before sunrise (Aug. 5.1). If this is so, both Augustus' sun and rising signs are Libra, not Capricorn. (Ancient) astrology was a highly flexible discipline, however, and more art than science. Capricorn was his moon sign at birth, his sun sign, moon sign and ascendant at conception, and sun sign when he was officially granted imperium by the Senate in 43 BC and when he received the title of Augustus in 27 BC. Moreover, his horoscope as a whole predicted greatness, and most likely, Capricorn was chosen as a pars pro toto to advertise this, the underlying meaning being that the heavens themselves had foretold his rise to greatness and that to oppose him was to oppose the cosmos itself. Estimate: 2500 CHF |  |
