Leu Numismatik

Auction 17  –  31 May 2025

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Leu Numismatik, Auction 17

Celtic, Greek, Roman and Byzantine Coins

Sa, 31.05.2025, from 12:00 PM CEST
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Description

★ Very well struck on a broad flan and with a fine portrait ★

Octavian, 44-27 BC. Denarius (Silver, 21 mm, 3.56 g, 1 h), uncertain Italian mint (Rome?), autumn 30-summer 29. Bare head of Octavian to right. Rev. IMP - CAESAR Naval and military trophy composed of helmet, cuirass, shield, and crossed spears, set on prow of galley to right; at base, crossed rudder and anchor. Babelon (Julia) 158. BMC 625. CBN 57. Cohen 119. CRI 419. RIC 265. A very attractive example, lightly toned and very well struck on a broad flan and with a fine portrait. The reverse a bit weak, otherwise, extremely fine.

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