The Triumvirs. Lepidus and Octavian. November-December 43 BC. AR Denarius (21.5mm, 3.68 g, 6h). Military mint traveling with Lepidus in Italy.

CNG Feature Auction 118
Lot: 960. Estimated: $ 1 000

Roman Republican, Coin-in-Hand Video, Silver

Sold For $ 8 000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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The Triumvirs. Lepidus and Octavian. November-December 43 BC. AR Denarius (21.5mm, 3.68 g, 6h). Military mint traveling with Lepidus in Italy. Bare head of Lepidus right / Bare head of Octavian right. Crawford 495/2a; CRI 140; Sydenham 1323; RSC 2a; RBW 1752. Attractive iridescent tone, areas of flat strike, a few scratches. VF. Struck on a broad flan. Superior to most examples.

From the Thomas A. Palmer Collection, purchased from Freeman & Sear, July 2003. Ex Classical Numismatic Group 63 (21 May 2003), lot 1196.

This issue commemorates the foundation of the Second Triumvirate. Lepidus is shown with the title Pontifex Maximus, an office that he received after the assassination of Julius Caesar and held until his death in 12 BC.

The final winners of all CNG Feature Auction 118 lots will be determined at the live public sale that will be held on 13-14 September 2021. CNG Feature Auction 118 – Session Three – Roman Provincial Coinage Part 2 through Roman Imperial Coinage Part 1 will be held Tuesday morning, 14 September 2021 beginning at 9:00 AM ET.

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