Augustus AR Aureus. Colonia Patricia(?), 18-17 BC. Bare head to left / Capricorn to right, holding globe with attached rudder, cornucopiae above; AVGVSTVS below. RIC I 129; BMCRE p. 62 note* var. (Capricorn left); Biaggi 83 var. (head right); ACIP 4342; Calicó 166. 7.70g, 20mm, 6h.
Good Very Fine; small scratch to obverse. Extremely Rare; no other examples offered at auction in over 20 years.
Acquired from HD Rauch GmbH.
Price realized | 4'200 GBP |
Starting price | 3'000 GBP |
Estimate | 5'000 GBP |