Roma Numismatics Ltd
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Augustus AR Denarius. Lugdunum, 15 BC. AVGVSTVS [DIVI•F], bare head to right / Apollo Citharoedus of Actium standing to left, holding plectrum and lyre; IMP-X across fields, ACT in exergue. RIC I 171a; Lyon 28; BMCRE 461-2 var. = BMCRR Gaul 175-6; RSC 144; BN 1396-401. 3.85g, 20mm, 6h.
Good Extremely Fine; minor edge marks, wonderful old cabinet tone.
Ex Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Auction 93, 6 September 2016, lot 1582.
Apollo Actius is honoured by Augustus in this reverse type for his victory at the Battle of Actium, where an ancient temple dedicated to Apollo overlooked the sea. Augustus also had the temple enlarged and renovated as an expression of his gratitude, and he similarly dedicated the Actian Games in further celebration.
Good Extremely Fine; minor edge marks, wonderful old cabinet tone.
Ex Ira & Larry Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, Auction 93, 6 September 2016, lot 1582.
Apollo Actius is honoured by Augustus in this reverse type for his victory at the Battle of Actium, where an ancient temple dedicated to Apollo overlooked the sea. Augustus also had the temple enlarged and renovated as an expression of his gratitude, and he similarly dedicated the Actian Games in further celebration.