Triton XIX, Lot: 478. Estimate $10000. Sold for $22500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Augustus. 27 BC-AD 14. AR Cistophorus (25mm, 11.97 g, 11h). Pergamum mint. Struck 27-26 BC. IMP • CAESAR, bare head right / AVGVSTVS, capricorn right, head left, bearing cornucopia on back; all within laurel wreath. RIC I 493; Sutherland Group IV 128a (O4/R6 - this coin); RSC 16; RPC 2211; BMCRE 696; BN 916–7. Choice EF, attractively toned. Great metal.

From the V. Robert Chiodo Collection. Ex Triton I (2 December 1997), lot 126; Sotheby’s (7 March 1996), lot 146; Glendining’s (3 December 1929), lot 1.

The capricorn represents Octavian’s birth sign and appeared often as a coin type during his reign. Adding the cornucopia, or horn of plenty, to the back of the capricorn symbolizes the prosperity brought about through his efforts, and his victories are symbolized by the laurel wreath.