Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
January 2023 NYINC Auction 13-16 Jan 2023
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AUGUSTUS, 27 B.C.- A.D. 14. AR Denarius (3.97 gms), Lugdunum Mint, 2 B.C.- A.D. 12. NGC Ch AU, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 5/5.
RIC-207; RSC-43. Obverse: Laureate head right; Reverse: Caius and Lucius Caesares standing facing, resting hands upon shields; two spears behind; simpulum and lituus above. Presenting a level of astounding quality that is RARELY seen for the type, this well centered and well struck specimen yields immense brilliance and subtle toning, with some champagne around the devices and a great portrait of Rome's first emperor.
Estimate: $800 - $1200
RIC-207; RSC-43. Obverse: Laureate head right; Reverse: Caius and Lucius Caesares standing facing, resting hands upon shields; two spears behind; simpulum and lituus above. Presenting a level of astounding quality that is RARELY seen for the type, this well centered and well struck specimen yields immense brilliance and subtle toning, with some champagne around the devices and a great portrait of Rome's first emperor.
Estimate: $800 - $1200