Octavian as Augustus, 27 BC – AD 14. Denarius, Caesaraugusta (?) circa 19–18 BC, AR 3.79 g. CAESAR – AVGVSTVS Oak-wreathed head r. Rev. DIVVS – IVLIVS Eight-rayed comet with tail upwards. C 98 var. (laureate). BMC 323. RIC 37a. CBN 1297.
A superb portrait struck on a very broad flan and a lovely
old cabinet tone. Extremely fine
Ex Heritage sale 3084, 2020, 30031.
Price realized | 4'000 CHF |
Starting price | 2'800 CHF |
Estimate | 3'500 CHF |