COINS OF THE ROMAN EMPIRE. AUGUSTUS, 27 BC - 14 AD. Cistophoric tetradrachm, Ephesus, about 25-20. AR 12.01 g. IMP.-CAE - SAR Bare head r.; linear circle. Rev. AVGVSTVS Capricorn r., head turned l., cornucopiae at shoulder; around, laurel wreath. BMC 113,696; RIC² 80,477; Sutherland/Olcay 54,154. Nice tone. Large flan. Good style. Extremely fine
Provenance:
Auctions Auktionshaus H.D. Rauch GmbH, Vienna
102 (2016),310 and 115 (2022),213
Auction Nomos AG, Zurich 23 (2021),210
Price realized | 3'600 CHF |
Starting price | 2'500 CHF |