Octavian as Augustus, 27 BC – AD 14. M. Durmius. Denarius circa 19 BC, AR 3.99 g. M DVRMIVS III VIR HONORI Head of Honos r. Rev. AVGVSTVS – CAESAR Augustus standing l. in biga of elephants l., holding laurel branch in r. hand and sceptre in l. C 427. BMC 52. RIC 311. CBN 191.
Very rare and in exceptional condition for this difficult issue, among the finest
specimens known. Struck on very fresh metal and with a superb
old cabinet tone. Extremely fine / good extremely fine
Ex Hess 06 1926, Löbbecke, 876; Stack’s May 1980, Knobloch, 25; Lanz 88, 1998, Leo Benz, 936 and Rauch 99, 2015, 110 sales.
Price realized | 9'500 CHF |
Starting price | 2'800 CHF |
Estimate | 3'500 CHF |