Dr Adrian Carr Collection of Imperatorial Roman Coins
Lot 4791 Session 17 (11.30am Friday 25 November) Terry Naughton Colle Dr Adrian Carr Collection of Imperatorial Roman Coins
Estimate $200
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OCTAVIAN, (42 B.C.), silver denarius (3.37 g), military mint traveling with Octavian in Greece, obv. helmeted and draped bust of Mars to right, spear behind, CAESAR behind, III VIR RPC, rev. legionary eagle surmounted by trophy between two standards, (S.1537, Cr.497/3, CRI 138, Syd.1320, RSC 248). Fine, lightly toned, weakness in places, rare.
Ex Dr. Adrian Carr Collection and purchased in 2003.
Struck in Macedonia, Autumn 42 BC. A youthful aspect of Mars would seem to reflect a youthful Octavian who at this time was engaged in a battle at Philippi.
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