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Auction 86  8 October 2015
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Lot 71

Estimate: 200 CHF
Price realized: 160 CHF
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The Roman Empire
Armenia Capta Issues

P. Licinius Stolo. Sestertius 17 BC, Æ 23.94 g. Wreath encircling CIVIS flanked by two laurel branches; above, OB and below, SERVATOS. Rev. P LICINIVS STOLO III VIR A A A FF around SC. C 441. BMC 195. RIC 345. CBN 302.
About very fine

Private purchased from Harlan J Berk.

A number of the "OB CIVIS SERVATOS" sestertii have come on the market in recent years. While most Augustan coinage was clearly meant to pay for troops and large construction projects it can be said that the bronzes were meant for the common people. Clearly it was important for Augustus to be recognized by the plebs for receiving this honor. MSG.



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