Roma Numismatics Ltd
Auction XIII 23 March 2017
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Augustus AR Denarius. Lugdunum, 15 BC. AVGVSTVS DIVI•F, bare head right / IMP X flanking Apollo Citharoedus of Actium, standing left, holding plectrum and lyre; ACT• in exergue. RIC 171a; Lyon 28; RSC 144; BMCRE 461-2 var. = BMCRR Gaul 175-6 var. (no pellet after ACT); BN 1399-401. 3.81g, 19mm, 8h.
Fleur De Coin. Easily the finest example present on CoinArchives.
Apollo Actius is honoured by Augustus in this reverse type for his victory at the Battle of Actium, where an ancient temple dedicated to Apollo overlooked the sea. Augustus also had the temple enlarged and renovated as an expression of his gratitude, and he similarly dedicated the Actian Games in further celebration.
Fleur De Coin. Easily the finest example present on CoinArchives.
Apollo Actius is honoured by Augustus in this reverse type for his victory at the Battle of Actium, where an ancient temple dedicated to Apollo overlooked the sea. Augustus also had the temple enlarged and renovated as an expression of his gratitude, and he similarly dedicated the Actian Games in further celebration.