ASIA MINOR, Uncertain. Augustus. 27 BC-AD 14. AR Cistophorus (25mm, 11.55 g, 1h). Pergamum mint(?). Struck circa 19-18 BC. VF.

Triton XXVIII – Session 5
Lot: 5379. Estimated: $ 400

Roman Provincial, Silver

Sold For $ 550. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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ASIA MINOR, Uncertain. Augustus. 27 BC-AD 14. AR Cistophorus (25mm, 11.55 g, 1h). Pergamum mint(?). Struck circa 19-18 BC. Bare head right / MART VLTO across field, temple of Mars Ultor: circular, domed, tetrastyle temple set on five-tiered base; a signum within. Sutherland Group VIIγ, – (O16/R14 [unrecorded die combination]); RPC I 2220 (Cistophoric mint); RSC 202. Lightly toned, roughness, lamination flaws, reverse off center. VF.

This issue was struck to commemorate the recovery by Augustus of the standards lost by Crassus to the Parthians. The standard seen here is housed in a small temple that was located on the Capitoline, and which served as a temporary home for the standards until the completion of the temple to Mars Ultor in the Forum of Augustus.

Closing Date and Time: 22 January 2025 at 12:06:00 ET.



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