Divus Augustus. Died AD 14. Æ Sestertius (33.5mm, 22.73 g, 7h). Rome mint. Struck under Tiberius, AD 35-36. VF.

Triton XXVI
Lot: 684. Estimated: $ 2 000

Roman Imperial, Bronze

Sold For $ 3 500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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Divus Augustus. Died AD 14. Æ Sestertius (33.5mm, 22.73 g, 7h). Rome mint. Struck under Tiberius, AD 35-36. DIVO AVGVSTO S P Q R, shield inscribed OB/ CIVES/ SER in three lines, surrounded by a laurel wreath and supported by two capricorns, facing outward; globe below / TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVST P M TR POT XXXVII around large S • C. RIC I 63; BMCRE 109 (same obv. die); BN 93-5. Attractive warm red-brown surfaces. VF.

From the DMS Collection, purchased from Jonathan K. Kern, 2010.

The Capricorns flanking the shields of this sestertius refer to the natal sign of Augustus, as seen on several of his denarii and aurei.

The final winners of all Triton XXVI lots will be determined at the live public sale that will be held on 10-11 January 2023.

Triton XXVI – Session Three – Lots 674-990 will be held Wednesday morning, 11 January 2023 beginning at 9:00 AM ET.

Winning bids are subject to a 22.5% buyer's fee for bids placed on this website and 25% for all others.

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