Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
Collector's Choice February 2023 Auction 27 Feb–2 Mar 2023
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OCTAVIAN. AR Quinarius (1.39 gms), Uncertain mint in Italy, ca. 29-27 B.C. NGC FINE, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 2/5. Banker's Marks, Edge Marks.
CRI-429; RIC-276; RSC-14. Obverse: Bare head right; Reverse: Victory standing left on cista mystica, flanked by interlaced serpents. Deeply toned with hints of iridescence surrounding the portrait. Numerous banker's marks present on the obverse. This Quinarius has undoubtedly seen extensive use during its time in circulation, but remains a charming example of this seldom-seen denomination for Octavian.
Estimate: $60 - $100
CRI-429; RIC-276; RSC-14. Obverse: Bare head right; Reverse: Victory standing left on cista mystica, flanked by interlaced serpents. Deeply toned with hints of iridescence surrounding the portrait. Numerous banker's marks present on the obverse. This Quinarius has undoubtedly seen extensive use during its time in circulation, but remains a charming example of this seldom-seen denomination for Octavian.
Estimate: $60 - $100