The Triumvirs. Octavian and Divus Julius Caesar. 38 BC. Æ Sestertius (or Dupondius?) (28mm, 12.97 g, 1h). Contemporary imitation of a Southern Italian(?) mint issue of 38 BC.Electronic Auction 505 Roman Republican, Bronze Sold For $ 600. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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The Triumvirs. Octavian and Divus Julius Caesar. 38 BC. Æ Sestertius (or Dupondius?) (28mm, 12.97 g, 1h). Contemporary imitation of a Southern Italian(?) mint issue of 38 BC. Bare head of Octavian right / Wreathed head of Divus Julius Caesar right. Cf. Crawford 535/1; cf. CRI 308; cf. Sydenham 1335; cf. RPC I 620; cf. RBW 1822. Rough green-brown surfaces. Near VF. Wonderfully stylized portraits with prominent pupils. |