★ Ex NAC 29, 2005 ★

ROMAN PROVINCIAL. ASIA MINOR, UNCERTAIN MINT. Augustus.
Bronze 'Sestertius', 25 BC.
Obv: AVGVSTVS, bare head right. Rev: CA within rostral wreath

Extremely Fine; exhibiting a beautiful green patina - among the finest known examples of this sought-after type.

Ex Geoffrey Cope Collection of Ancient Greek and Roman Bronzes; ex Numismatica Ars Classica, Auction 29 (11/5/2005), lot 433 (hammer: 9,500 CHF).

Reference: RPC I-2233 (Asia); RIC I-501 (Pergamum); BMCRE-713 (Pergamum); CBN-956 (Pergamum).
Die Axis: 12h.
Diameter: 31 mm.
Weight: 24.12 g.