Roman Silver & Bronze
Lot 5427 Session 16 (9.30am Fri 26 Nov) Roman Silver & Bronze
Estimate $120
Bid at live.noble.com.au
SOLD $150
OCTAVIAN (LATER AUGUSTUS), (30-29 B.C.), silver denarius (3.23 grams), Italian (Rome?) mint, obv. IMP below, head of youthful Mars right, wearing slight beard and crested Corinthian helmet, rev. CAESAR around upper rim of circular shield, the central boss ornamented with a star, lying on top of a sword and spear in saltire. (S.-, RIC I 274; CRI 428; RSC 44; BMCRE 644-5 = BMCRR Rome 4368-9; BN 87-90). Nearly fine and rare, with collector's card description.
Ex Cappenalle Collection.
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