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Triton XXIV

Lot nuber 68

The Triumvirs. Lepidus and Octavian. November-December 43 BC. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.75 g, 6h). Military mint traveling with Lepidus in Italy.


Triton XXIV
Lot: 68.
 Estimated: $ 1 500

Merani Collection – Roman Republican, Coin-in-Hand Video, Silver

Sold For $ 1 700. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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The Triumvirs. Lepidus and Octavian. November-December 43 BC. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.75 g, 6h). Military mint traveling with Lepidus in Italy. Bare head of Lepidus right; LEPIDVS • PO(NT) • (MA)X III • V • R • P • C • around / Bare head of Octavian right; C[AES]AR • IM • III VIR • R • P • C • around. Crawford 495/2c var. (IMP in reverse legend); CRI 140 var. (same); Sydenham 1323 var. (same); RSC 2 var. (same); BMCRR Africa 29 var. (same); RBW 1752 var. (same). Lightly toned, weakly struck, a few minor marks, struck off center. Good VF. Unpublished legend variety.

From the Peter J. Merani Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group 42 (29 May 1997), lot 783.

This issue commemorates the foundation of the Second Triumvirate, and was probably struck from the proceeds of the proscriptions in preparation for the campaign against Brutus and Cassius in 42 BC. Lepidus is shown with the title Pontifex Maximus, an office which he received after the assassination of Julius Caesar and held until his death in 12 BC.

The final winners of all Triton XXIV lots will be determined during the live online sale that will be held on 19-20 January 2021. This lot is in Session One, which begins 19 January 2021 at 9 AM ET.

Winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer's fee for bids placed on this website and 22.50% for all others.

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