Octavian, 32 – 27. Denarius, Brundisium and Roma (?) circa 29-27 BC, AR 3.67 g. CAESAR – COS·VI Bare head r.; behind, lituus. Rev. AEGVPTO / C[AP]TA Crocodile advancing r. C 2. BMC 650. RIC 275a. Sear Imperators 430. CBN 905 (Ephesus).
Rare. Struck on very fresh metal and with a lovely iridescent tone. Minor
area of weakness, otherwise good very fine / about extremely fine
Ex Roma Numismatics XIII, 2017, 732 and Roma Numismatics XVIII, 2019, 1024 sales.
Price realized | 3'750 CHF |
Starting price | 3'200 CHF |
Estimate | 4'000 CHF |