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Triton XXIV

Lot nuber 77

The Triumvirs. Octavian. 28 BC. AR Denarius (20.5mm, 3.53 g, 1h). Uncertain mint, perhaps in Cyrenaica(?).


Triton XXIV
Lot: 77.
 Estimated: $ 1 500

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

Sold For $ 4 000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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The Triumvirs. Octavian. 28 BC. AR Denarius (20.5mm, 3.53 g, 1h). Uncertain mint, perhaps in Cyrenaica(?). Bare head right; lituus behind; CAESAR to left, COS • VI to right / Crocodile standing right with jaws open; AEGVPTO above, CAPTA below. CRI 430; RIC I 275a; RSC 2; BMCRR East 243-4; RBW –. Attractive cabinet toning, a few light marks, small flan flaw on obverse. VF. Rare.

From the Peter J. Merani Collection, purchased from Kirk Davis. Ex Vecchi 4 (5 December 1996), lot 44.

Following the decisive battle of Actium, in August of 30 BC Octavian invaded Egypt and founded the Prefecture of Egypt, leaving intact the Ptolemaic structures in culture and administration. Octavian struck this issue to commemorate the event; the reverse depicts a crocodile, which was the symbol of the country and, locally, an important deity.

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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