Augustus. 27 BC-AD 14. AR Denarius (19.5mm, 3.73 g, 6h). Uncertain Spanish mint (Colonia Patricia?). Struck circa 19 BC. Good VF.

CNG Feature Auction 132
Lot: 738. Estimated: $ 500

Roman Imperial, Coin-in-Hand Video, Silver

Sold For $ 2 500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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Augustus. 27 BC-AD 14. AR Denarius (19.5mm, 3.73 g, 6h). Uncertain Spanish mint (Colonia Patricia?). Struck circa 19 BC. Bare head right / Temple of Jupiter Tonans: hexastyle temple set on podium of three steps; Jupiter standing left within, holding thunderbolt and scepter. Cf. RIC I 63a (aureus); RSC 179; BMCRE 363; Elkins, Monuments Figure 59; CNR V 614/7 (this coin). Attractive iridescent toning, porosity on reverse. Good VF.

Ex Lanz 161 (7 December 2015), lot 222; Peus 343 (26 April 1995), lot 345; Kress 147 (5 May 1969), lot 327.

According to Suetonius, the Temple of Jupiter Tonans was erected near the Capitol and dedicated in about 22 BC. It commemorates Augustus being barely missed by a lightning strike during his Cantabrian campaign.

The final winners of all CNG Feature Auction 132 lots will be determined at the live online sale that will be held on 18-19 May 2026.

CNG Feature Auction 132 – Session Three – Lot 588-888 will be held Tuesday morning, 19 May 2026 beginning at 9:00 AM ET.

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