Octavian as Augustus, 27 BC – 14 AD. Aureus, Colonia Patricia 19, AV 7.79 g. CAESAR – AVGVSTVS Bare head r. Rev. OB CIVIS / SERVATOS Shield, inscribed S P Q R / CL V, within oak wreath. C 214. Bahrfeldt 127.4 (this coin). BMC p. 24, note 2. RIC 78. CBN 1131. Calicó 255.
Very rare and in unusually fine condition for the issue. Struck on a very broad
flan and with a light reddish tone. About extremely fine / good very fine
Ex Hess 9 May 1951, 10 and Gitta Kastner 6, 1974, 245 sales. From the Gotha collection.
Price realized | 15'000 CHF |
Starting price | 10'000 CHF |
Estimate | 12'500 CHF |