Roma Numismatics Ltd
Auction XI 7 April 2016
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Octavian, with Julius Caesar, Æ Dupondius. Vienna, Gaul, 36 BC. Bare heads of Julius Caesar and Octavian, back to back; •IMP• above, CAESAR below, DIVI IVL downwards to left, DIVI F upwards to right / Prow of quinquereme with elaborate superstructure and mast right; CIV above. RPC 517; SNG Copenhagen 703-4. 18.06g, 31mm, 12h.
Rare. Good Very Fine. Exceptional for this issue.
Ex Richard Prideaux Collection.
The reverse of this piece could refer to one of several naval actions in 36 BC, but the most likely event to which it alludes is the action on September 3rd, when Agrippa defeated Sextus Pompey in a major naval engagement off Naulochus.
Rare. Good Very Fine. Exceptional for this issue.
Ex Richard Prideaux Collection.
The reverse of this piece could refer to one of several naval actions in 36 BC, but the most likely event to which it alludes is the action on September 3rd, when Agrippa defeated Sextus Pompey in a major naval engagement off Naulochus.