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OCTAVIANUS



D-000-036-2016 RIC I - 252 (Augustus)
  • Obverse: Bare head right
  • Reverse: CAESAR – DIVI·F Pax, draped, standing left, holding olive branch and cornucopiae
  • Type: Denar
  • State: Good EF
  • Weight: 3,91 gr.
  • Date: 32 BC
  • Mint: Brindisium or Rome
  • Diameter: 20,25 mm.
  • Die axis: 3 hs
  • RIC I: 252 (Augustus)
  • Other Ref: BMC 605; C. 29; Sear Imp. 399; CBN 27; Cal. 696; FFC Augusto 51
  • Source: NAC, AG (10-2016). Auction 94. Lot 38
  • Comments:

    Very rare and possibly the finest specimen known. An absolutely spectacular portrait in the finest style of the period. Lovely light iridescent tone, virtually as struck and almost Fdc Privately purchased from Freeman and Sear. Ex NAC sale 23, 2002, 1448