★ From the collections of W. Niggeler and H.C. Ernst Justus Haeberlin ★

Augustus, 27 BC-AD 14. Denarius (Silver, 20 mm, 3.39 g, 5 h), Emerita, circa 25-23 BC. IMP CAESAR AVGVST Bare head of Augustus to right. Rev. P CARISIVS LEG PRO PR Bird's eye view of the circular city-wall of Emerita, with gateway and battlements; EMERITA inscribed above gate. BMC 289. CBN 1036. Cohen 397. RIC 9a. Struck on a broad flan and beautifully toned, and with an excellent pedigree. Struck from slightly worn dies, otherwise, nearly extremely fine.

From the collections of Regierungsrat Dr. iur. Hans Krähenbühl, W. Niggeler, Bank Leu/Münzen & Medaillen AG, 21-22 October 1966, 1024 and Justizrat Dr. iur. et phil. H.C. Ernst Justus Haeberlin, Cahn & Hess, 17 July 1933, 3211.