Davissons Ltd.
Auction 41 16 Mar 2022
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SPAIN. Caesaraugusta. Augustus. 27 B.C.-A.D. 14. Æ as. 9.65 gm. 26.5 mm. M. Porcius and Cn. Fadius, duoviri. Struck 8-1 B.C. His laureate head left; simpulum and lituus to left; MP AVGVSTVS XIV / Priest plowing right with yoke of oxen; CAESARAVGVSTA / M PORCI CN FAD / II VIR. RPC I 314. SNG Copenhagen 545. Very Fine; glossy dark patina with light earthen highlights; bold portrait; good style, well centered and well struck. Pleasing example of founder type.
Ex W. F. Stoecklin Collection (Amriswil, Switzerland), acquired prior to 1975.