Ancients
Augustus (27 BC-AD 14). AV aureus (18mm, 7.93 gm, 5h). NGC Choice XF 5/5 - 3/5. Lugdunum, 8 BC. AVGVSTVS-DIVI•F, laureate head of Augustus right / IMP•XIIII, Augustus (on right) seated left on curule chair set on low daïs, extending his right hand toward a cloaked Gaul or German (on left) standing right, presenting a child, held out in both hands, toward Augustus. RIC I 200. Calicó 235. Nicely struck on warm marigold flan.
From the Historical Scholar Collection. Ex Freeman and Sear, private sale with old dealer tag
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Estimate: 8000-10000 USD