Davissons, Ltd. > Auction 43 | Auction date: 20 March 2024 |
Lot number: 121 Price realized: 375 USD (Approx. 345 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | Show similar lots on CoinArchives Find similar lots in upcoming auctions on |
Lot description: Augustus. 27 B.C. - A.D. 14. AR denarius. 3.59 gm. 19 mm. Lugdunum (Lyon) mint. Struck 2 B.C - A.D. 12. His laureate head right; CAESAR AVGVSTVS DIVI F PATER PATRIAE / Caius and Lucius Caesars standing facing, two shields and two spears between them; lituus and simpulum above, X below them; AVGVSTI F COS DESIG PRINC IVVENT around, C L CAESARES in exergue. RIC I 212 (Rare). RSC 43d. Very Fine; attractive old collection toning. Fine style portrait. A rare variety with interesting differences in the dies compared to the preceding coin (NB placement of shields, lituus, simpulum, and "x" on reverse). Estimate: 300 USD |