CNG 97, Lot: 615. Estimate $1500. Sold for $1800. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Augustus. 27 BC-AD 14. AR Denarius (19mm, 3.94 g, 6h). Spanish mint (Colonia Patricia?). Struck circa AD 18-17/16 BC. Bare head right / Triumphal arch of Augustus: central arch surmounted by a facing quadriga; side arches, on each of which is a standing figure; on left, figure standing right, holding a signum in raised hand; on right, figure standing left, holding an aquila in raised hand and bow at side. RIC I 137; RSC 84. Near EF, toned, area of slight flatness of strike. Excellent silver quality.