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Octavian, as Sole Imperator (30-27 BC). AR denarius (20mm, 3.63 gm, 6h). NGC Choice XF 5/5 - 3/5. Rome, 28 BC. CAESAR-COS•VI, bare head of Octavian right; lituus right behind, linear border / AEGVPTO / CAPTA, crocodile right on ground line. RIC I 275a. Well struck from dies of excellent style. A superb example of this incredibly popular type.
The crocodile, the symbol par excellence of Egypt, combined with this simple two-word legend, AEGVPTO CAPTA, refers to the subjugation of Ptolemaic Egypt and its incorporation as an Imperial province after the dual suicide of Marc Antony and Cleopatra in 30 BC.
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HID02906262019
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Estimate: 2000-3000 USD
Octavian, as Sole Imperator (30-27 BC). AR denarius (20mm, 3.63 gm, 6h). NGC Choice XF 5/5 - 3/5. Rome, 28 BC. CAESAR-COS•VI, bare head of Octavian right; lituus right behind, linear border / AEGVPTO / CAPTA, crocodile right on ground line. RIC I 275a. Well struck from dies of excellent style. A superb example of this incredibly popular type.
The crocodile, the symbol par excellence of Egypt, combined with this simple two-word legend, AEGVPTO CAPTA, refers to the subjugation of Ptolemaic Egypt and its incorporation as an Imperial province after the dual suicide of Marc Antony and Cleopatra in 30 BC.
https://coins.ha.com/itm/ancients/roman-imperial/ancients-octavian-as-sole-imperator-30-27-bc-ar-denarius-20mm-363-gm-6h-ngc-choice-xf-5-5-3-5/a/3094-34188.s?type=CoinArchives3094
HID02906262019
© 2020 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Estimate: 2000-3000 USD