Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
August 2021 ANA Auction 16-21 Aug 2021
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OCTAVIAN. AR Quinarius (1.67 gms), Uncertain mint in Italy, possibly Rome, 29-28 B.C. NGC Ch EF, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 3/5. Edge Cut.
CRI-429; RIC-276; King-1; RSC-14. Obverse: Bare head right; Reverse: Victory standing left on cista mystica, flanked by interlaced serpents. Though slightly cut on the edge as noted, this minor retains great eye appeal through a solid strike and alluring cabinet toning. A few hints of brilliance even emanate from the protected areas, while the pedigree augments its charm even further.
Purportedly ex: Mossberg Collection (1946).
CRI-429; RIC-276; King-1; RSC-14. Obverse: Bare head right; Reverse: Victory standing left on cista mystica, flanked by interlaced serpents. Though slightly cut on the edge as noted, this minor retains great eye appeal through a solid strike and alluring cabinet toning. A few hints of brilliance even emanate from the protected areas, while the pedigree augments its charm even further.
Purportedly ex: Mossberg Collection (1946).
Ex: Haeberlin Collection (1933), lot # 3175.
Estimate: $600 - $900