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NYINC Signature Sale 3038 13-14 January 2015
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Augustus (27 BC-AD 14). AR denarius (3.54 gm). Spain, Tarraco, 18 BC. Toga picta over tunica palmata flanked on left by legionary aquila and on right by wreath / Triumphal quadriga advancing right, ornamented with one Victory and surmounted by a small galloping quadriga. RIC I 99. RSC 78b. BMCRE 399. Rare. Iridescent toning. A few scattered scratches and prick marks. NGC (photo certificate) Choice VF 4/5 - 2/5, marks. This unusual issue depicts consular ornamenta -- the garments worn by triumphing generals and the Consul, nominally head of the Roman State. These included the tunica palmata, a tunic embroidered with golden palmettes, and the toga picta, an elaborately embroidered purple toga.
Estimate: 500-700 USD
Augustus (27 BC-AD 14). AR denarius (3.54 gm). Spain, Tarraco, 18 BC. Toga picta over tunica palmata flanked on left by legionary aquila and on right by wreath / Triumphal quadriga advancing right, ornamented with one Victory and surmounted by a small galloping quadriga. RIC I 99. RSC 78b. BMCRE 399. Rare. Iridescent toning. A few scattered scratches and prick marks. NGC (photo certificate) Choice VF 4/5 - 2/5, marks. This unusual issue depicts consular ornamenta -- the garments worn by triumphing generals and the Consul, nominally head of the Roman State. These included the tunica palmata, a tunic embroidered with golden palmettes, and the toga picta, an elaborately embroidered purple toga.
Estimate: 500-700 USD