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56771
Add to Cart Augustus, 27 B.C.-14 A.D. ex: Niggeler collection,
AR Cistophorus, 11.87g. 30mm. Ephesus, c.25-20 B.C. IMP CAESAR. Bare head of Augustus to right. Rev. AVGVSTVS. Two deer standing in front of an altar decorated with garlands, wreaths, and festoons. RPC 2215. Banti/Simonetti 331(this coin). Sutherland 371a and plate IX(this coin). Some double striking and possible evidence of over-striking. Fine style and toned. Provenance/Pedigree: Extremely Fine $7,500. |
57046
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AR Denarius, 3.87g. 19mm. Spanish mint, c.19-18 B.C. Head of Augustus to right wearing an oak wreath. Rev. CAESAR AVGVSTVS S P Q R. Shield inscribed CL V flanked by laurel branches; small die break on shield. RIC 36a. BMC 354. BN 1335. Vogel collection, Hess, Lucerne, Auction 194, 1929, lot 676(same dies). Magnificent portrait in high relief and with wonderful multi-hued cabinet toning. See more detailed imageMint State $15,000. |
54558
Add to Cart 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. See more detailed imageExtremely Fine $12,500. |
56731
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AR Denarius, 3.81g. 18.5mm. Uncertain Spanish mint, c.17-16 B.C. Bare head of Augustus to right. Rev. AVGVSTVS. Capricorn to right holding globe and rudder. RIC 126. BMC 346. Magnificent portrait of fine style in high relief and with a wonderfully detailed reverse; attractive light toning. Provenance/Pedigree: Extremely Fine $13,500. |
53591
Add to Cart Augustus, 27 B.C.-14 A.D.
AR Denarius, 3.77g. 20mm. Lugdunum, 15 B.C. DIVI F AVGVSTVS. Bare head of Augustus to right. Rev. IMP X in exergue. Bull butting to right. RIC 167a. BMC 451. Giard 19. graffiti in field to left on rev. Fine style and excellent strike in high relief; old collection toning. Provenance/Pedigree: about Extremely Fine/Extremely Fine $3,750. |
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