Numismatic Fine Art

Auction 1  –  22 November 2024

Numismatic Fine Art, Auction 1

Greek, Roman, Byzantine and World Coins

Fr, 22.11.2024, from 3:00 PM CET
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Description

Octavian as Augustus (27 BC-AD 14) AR-Denarius (18.0 mm, 3.67 g, 7h). North Peloponnesian mint, circa 21 BC.
Obv. AVGVSTVS, bare head right.
Rev. IOVI OLVM, Hexastyle temple of Zeus at Olympia, seen from front, round shield in pediment and palmettes on roof.
RIC I 472; RSC 182a; BMCRE 666; CBN 939.

A beautiful specimen with an attractive reverse. Lightly toned with some iridescence around the devices. Metal flaws on obverse, otherwise, Extremely Fine.

Ex NAC Auction K, 2000, Lot 1531.

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Price realized 600 CHF
Starting price 400 CHF
Estimate 800 CHF
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