PHOENICIA. Berytus. Augustus, 27 BC-AD 14. 1/3 Assarion (Bronze, 16 mm, 3.81 g, 2 h). CAESAR Laureate head of Augustus to left. Rev. Dolphin and trident within wreath tied below. AMC 1481. BMC 47-8. Rouvier 487. RPC 4537. An impressive portrait of Augustus. Sharply struck with natural earthen highlights. Nearly extremely fine.
From the Brett Telford Collection, USA, acquired from Malter Galleries, Inc.