Praefectus Coins

Auction β  –  28 October 2023

Praefectus Coins, Auction β

Greek, Roman, Byzantine, Islamic and World Coins

Sa, 28.10.2023, from 6:00 PM CEST
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Description

Cilicia, Colonia Julia, Octavian as Augustus, 27 BC - 14 AD, Ae 23 mm. 12.4 gm. Obv: PRINCEPS FELIX, Bare head r. Rev: COLONIA IVLIA IIVR. Minerva standing l., holding crowning Victory. RPC I 4082. Very Rare. Colonia Julia was likely established early in the reign of Octavian to settle the many veterans from the legions. This colonia has been ascribed to Ninicia-Claudiopolis but may actually be the original settlement of Augusta.

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