Numismatic Fine Art GmbH > Auction 1 | Auction date: 22 November 2024 |
Lot number: 152 Price realized: 170 CHF (Approx. 192 USD / 183 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | Show similar lots on CoinArchives Find similar lots in upcoming auctions on |
Lot description: Octavian as Imperator and Triumvir (43-27 BC) AR-Denarius (17.4 mm, 3.80 g, 5h). Southern or central Italian mint, struck ca spring-early summer 36 BC. Obv. Bare head right, with beard; IMP•CAESAR•DIVI•F•III• VIR•ITER•R•P•C around. Rev. Tetrastyle temple of Divus Julius: statue of Julius Caesar as augur, standing within temple holding lituus; DIVO•IVL on architrave, star within pediment, and lighted altar to left; COS•ITER•ET•TER•DESIG around. Crawford 540/2; Sydenham 1338; BMCRR Africa 33; CRI 315; RSC 90; RBW 1829. A nice portait of the young Octavian, lightly toned, with golden highlights around the devices on obverse. Areas of weakness, otherwise VF. Ex NAC Auction L, 2001, lot 1594. Estimate: 300 CHF Starting price: 150 CHF |