Numismatik Naumann

Auction 67  –  1 July 2018

Numismatik Naumann, Auction 67

Ancient and World Coins

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Description

★ Extremely Rare Issue of Augustus and Gaius from Antioch ★

CARIA. Antioch ad Maeandrum. Augustus with Gaius (27 BC-14 AD). Ae.

Obv: ΣΕΒΑΣTOΣ ΑΝΤΙΟΧΕΩΝ.
Laureate head of Augustus right within wreath.
Rev: ΓΑΙΟΣ / ΚΑΙΣΑΡ.
Bare head of Gaius right within wreath.

Cf. RPC I 2832 (no wreaths); RPC Supp. -; Numismatik Naumann 58, lot 354 (which realized a hammer of €3,250 [!]).

Extremely rare, with a clearer reading of the legends than the previous example.

Condition: Very fine.

Weight: 4.7 g.
Diameter: 18 mm.

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Price realized 2'000 EUR 27 bids
Starting price 160 EUR
Estimate 200 EUR
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