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AUGUSTUS & P. Petronius Turpilianus



D-000-025-2015 RIC I - 199 (Augustus)
  • Obverse: AVGVSTVS – DIVI·F Laureate head of Augustus right.
  • Reverse: C CAES. Caius Caesar on horseback galloping right, holding reins in right hand, left hand holding sword and shield; behind, eagle between two standards. In exergue, AVGVS·F.
  • Type: Denar
  • State: Good EF
  • Weight: 3,82 gr.
  • Date: 8 BC
  • Mint: Lugdunum
  • Diameter: 19,40 mm.
  • Die axis: 12 hs
  • RIC I: 199 (Augustus)
  • Other Ref: C 40; BMC 502; CBN 1461; Cal. 849; FFC Augusto 21
  • Source: NAC AG 86 (10-2015). Lot 81
  • Comments:

    In an exceptional state of preservation. Wonderful iridescent tone, virtually as struck and almost Fdc. Privately purchased from Freeman & Sear.