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Numismatic Auction 53 5 April 2016
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Asia Minor, Uncertain mint. Gaius Sosius(?). Quaestor, circa 39 B.C. AE 27 (26.6 mm, 20.69 g, 12 h). Bare head right / Fiscus, sella, quaestoria and hasta; Q below. RPC 5409; AMNG 29. Fair, sandy patina.
A budget example of a rare coin. This coin has also been attributed to Augustus due to the lack of obverse legend. Sosius was governor of Syria in 38 B.C. and lead the attacks and capture of Arados and Jerusalem in 37 B.C. He later commanded one wing of Antony's naval forces.
A budget example of a rare coin. This coin has also been attributed to Augustus due to the lack of obverse legend. Sosius was governor of Syria in 38 B.C. and lead the attacks and capture of Arados and Jerusalem in 37 B.C. He later commanded one wing of Antony's naval forces.