Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
Collector's Choice November 2022 Auction 14-17 Nov 2022
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AUGUSTUS, 27 B.C.- A.D. 14. AR Denarius (3.94 gms), Uncertain Spanish Mint (Colonia Patricia?), ca. 19 B.C. NGC VF, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 2/5. Scratches.
RIC-86A; RSC-265. Obverse: Bare head right; Reverse: SIGNIS above, RECEPTIS below, S P Q R around, round shield inscribed CL V, with S P / Q R around; SIGNIS above, RECEPTIS below, aquila to left, signum to right. Pleasingly toned and lustrous, this Denarius yields a vibrancy of strike and wholesome details. The noted light scratches do little to dampen the charm of the piece.
Estimate: $400 - $600
RIC-86A; RSC-265. Obverse: Bare head right; Reverse: SIGNIS above, RECEPTIS below, S P Q R around, round shield inscribed CL V, with S P / Q R around; SIGNIS above, RECEPTIS below, aquila to left, signum to right. Pleasingly toned and lustrous, this Denarius yields a vibrancy of strike and wholesome details. The noted light scratches do little to dampen the charm of the piece.
Estimate: $400 - $600