ASIA MINOR, Uncertain. Augustus. 27 BC-AD 14. AR Cistophorus (26mm, 11.43 g, 12h). Ephesus mint(?). Struck circa 25-20 BC. Near VF.

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Lot: 358. Estimated: $ 250
Closing Date: May 15 2024 10:00 ET

Roman Provincial, Silver

Sold For $ 375. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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ASIA MINOR, Uncertain. Augustus. 27 BC-AD 14. AR Cistophorus (26mm, 11.43 g, 12h). Ephesus mint(?). Struck circa 25-20 BC. Bare head right / AVGVSTVS, capricorn right, head left, cornucopia on back; all within laurel wreath. Sutherland Group V, 159 var. (O4/R– [rev. die unrecorded]); RPC I 2213 (cistophoric mint); RSC 16. Toned, porosity, deposits, cleaning scratches. Near VF.

The capricorn represents Augustus’ 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 by the emperor, whose victories are symbolized by the laurel wreath.

Closing Date and Time: 15 May 2024 at 11:59:00 ET.

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