Ancient Coins: ROMAN IMPERIAL SILVER: Augustus, 27 B.C.-14 A.D. ex: MM, 1977
AR Denarius, 3.82g. 19mm. Uncertain Eastern mint, c.17 B.C. CAESAR. Bare-head of Augustus to right surrounded by an oak wreath. Rev. AVGVST. Candelabrum ornamented with rams ' heads and crescent; patera and bucrania within wreath. RIC 540. BMC 684. The portrait is struck in very high relief and with unusually good centering; attractive light toning.
Provenance/Pedigrees
Ex: Münzen und Medaillen, Basel, Auction 53, November 29, 1977, lot 253.
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