ASIA MINOR. Uncertain. 1st Century BC. (Bronze, 19.5 mm, 7.25 g, 1 h). Bare head to right. Rev. Hasta, sella quaestoria and fiscus; Q below. RPC I 5409. A particularly fine example with a strong portrait, well-struck with clear details, and with a nice reddish-brown patina. Good very fine.
From a collection in USA.
An enigmatic issue: it has been variously attributed to Brutus, Octavian or the governor of Syria, Gaius Sosius.
Price realized | 170 CHF |
Starting price | 100 CHF |