Lot description:
Octavian, 44-27 BC. Denarius (Silver, 21 mm, 3.70 g, 9 h), uncertain Italian mint (Rome?), autumn 30-summer 29. Bare head of Octavian to right. Rev. IMP - CAESAR Naval and military trophy composed of helmet, cuirass, shield, and crossed spears, set on prow of galley to right; at base, crossed rudder and anchor. Babelon (Julia) 158. BMC 625. CBN 57. Cohen 119. CRI 419. RIC 265. Beautifully toned. Numerous scratches, otherwise, very fine.
From a Dutch collection, ex Numismatica Ars Classica Spring Sale 2020, 25 May 2020, 764 and Schweizerische Kreditanstalt Bern, FPL27, December 1978, 156.
Starting price: 100 CHF | |