Baldwin's of St. James's
Auction 48 24 Sep 2020
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The T. R. Hardaker Collection, Roman, Augustus (27 BC – AD 14), denarius, struck 28 BC, Pergamon, CAESAR DIVI F COS VI, bare head r., AEGVPTO CAPTA, crocodile r., wt. 3.22gms. (BMC.264; IMP.653), good very fine
Of the utmost historical importance. The crocodile was the symbol of Egyptian excellence, and here is used to convey the subjection of Cleopatra and Mark Antony in 31 BC at the battle of Actium. This coin was issued to both celebrate the victory, and to issue a warning to rivals of Rome's power.
(600-700 GBP)
Of the utmost historical importance. The crocodile was the symbol of Egyptian excellence, and here is used to convey the subjection of Cleopatra and Mark Antony in 31 BC at the battle of Actium. This coin was issued to both celebrate the victory, and to issue a warning to rivals of Rome's power.
(600-700 GBP)