★ ARMENIA CAPTA ★
Augustus, 27 BC-AD 14. Denarius (Silver, 19 mm, 3.54 g, 9 h), Pergamum, circa 19-18. Bare head of Augustus to right. Rev. ARMENIA / CAPTA Armenian tiara and bow case with quiver. BMC 673. Cohen 12. RIC 515. Rare. A beautifully toned, very well centered and unusually attractive example of this important issue. Light scratches, otherwise, very fine.
From the collection of an Armenian businessman, ex Numismatica Ars Classica 86, 8 October 2015, 66, Gorny & Mosch 159, 8 October 2007, 360 and Künker 124, 16 March 2007, 8633.
Price realized | 9'500 CHF |
Starting price | 500 CHF |