The Roman Empire
OB CIVIS SERVATOS – CL V – SIGNIS RECEPTIS
Denarius, Colonia Patricia (?) circa 19 BC, AR 3.73 g. CAESAR – AVGVSTVS Bare head r. Rev. SIGNIS – RECEPTIS Aquila on l. and standard on r. flanking, S – P / Q – R arranged around shield inscribed CL V. C 265. BMC 417. RIC 86a. CBN 1132.
Extremely fine Ex NAC sale 78, 2014, 791.
Here is the reverse with the small legend ”SIGNIS RECEPTIS”, which I feel is the more attractive die type. It also comes with a rather large legend which to me seemed to occupy too much space. MSG.
Price realized | 2'200 CHF |
Starting price | 1'000 CHF |
Estimate | 1'250 CHF |