Augustus. 27 BC-AD 14. AR Denarius (18.5mm, 3.79 g, 7h). Uncertain Spanish mint (Colonia Patricia?). Struck 17-16 BC.

Triton XXIII – Session Two – Greek Coinage Part II through Roman Imperial Coinage Part I
Lot: 644. Estimated: $ 2 000

Roman Imperial, Silver

Sold For $ 3 000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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Augustus. 27 BC-AD 14. AR Denarius (18.5mm, 3.79 g, 7h). Uncertain Spanish mint (Colonia Patricia?). Struck 17-16 BC. Bare head right / AVGVSTVS below, capricorn right, holding globe attached to rudder between front hooves; cornucopia above its back. RIC I 126; RSC 21; BMCRE 346-8 = BMCRR Rome 4374-6; BN 1266-7. Lightly toned, reverse slightly off center. Superb EF.

From the Jonathan P. Rosen Collection. Ex Paulo Leitão Collection (Roma XIV, 21 September 2017), lot 667 (hammer £2800).


The final winners of all Triton XXIII lots will be determined at the live public sale that will be held on 14-15 January 2020. Triton XXIII – Session Two – Greek Coinage Part II through Roman Imperial Coinage Part I will be held Tuesday afternoon, 14 January 2020 beginning at 2:00 PM ET.

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