Numismatica Ars Classica > Auction 114 | Auction date: 6 May 2019 |
Lot number: 606 | |
Lot description: The Roman Empire Gaius augustus, 37 – 41. Drachm, Gortyna (?) Cretae 37-38, AR 2.86 g. Γ ΚΑΙΣΑΡ ΣΕΒ ΓΕΡ ΑΡΧ ΜΕΓ ΔΗΜ [ΕΞΟΥ] Bust of Gaius r., with drapery and sceptre over l. shoulder. Rev. Radiate head of Augustus; around, seven stars. SNG Copenhagen 569. McClean 7216. RPC 965. Rare. Two very attractive portraits and a delightful iridescent tone, extremely fine Ex NAC 39, Barry Feirstein part I, 2007, 100 and NAC 64, 2012, 1103 sales. From the Alberto Campana collection. Estimate: 3000 CHF | ![]() |