Ancients
Augustus (27 BC-AD 14). AV aureus (19mm, 7.82 gm, 3h). NGC Choice XF 5/5 - 3/5, marks. Lugdunum, ca. 15-13 BC. DIVI•F-AVGVSTVS, bare head of Augustus right; dotted border / IMP•-X, Diana Siciliensis standing facing, head right, grounded spear in right hand, bow in left; hound standing left at left, SICILI• in exergue. RIC I 172 var. (SICIL• in exergue). Calicó 218 (this coin). Solidly struck, with subdued luster. Beautiful orange toning on obverse.
From the Monaco Collection. Ex Paramount Collection (Heritage Auctions, Auction 3096 Dallas, 25 March 2021), lot 30049
Calicó cites only two types of aurei for this issue, and amazingly both plate coins have been curated by the Monaco Collection and presented in this sale.
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Estimate: 15000-20000 USD