Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Triton XIX Sessions 1 - 2 - Session 1, 478 Numistats ref: 228126
Augustus
Autoridad
Cistophorus
Denominación
-
Año
RIC ric.1(2).aug.493
RIC 493
Referencias
Categoria
Augustus.
27 BC-AD 14. AR Cistophorus (25mm, 11.97 g, 11h). Pergamum mint. Struck 27-26 BC. IMP • CAESAR, bare head right / AVGVSTVS, capricorn right, head left, bearing cornucopia on back; all within laurel wreath. RIC I 493; Sutherland Group IV 128a (O4/R6 - this coin); RSC 16; RPC 2211; BMCRE 696; BN 916–7. Choice EF, attractively toned. Great metal.
From the V. Robert Chiodo Collection. Ex Triton I (2 December 1997), lot 126; Sotheby’s (7 March 1996), lot 146; Glendining’s (3 December 1929), lot 1.
The capricorn represents Octavian’s birth sign and appeared often as a coin type during his reign. Adding the cornucopia, or horn of plenty, to the back of the capricorn symbolizes the prosperity brought about through his efforts, and his victories are symbolized by the laurel wreath.
Descripción
BC+
Conservación
5580.17 EUR
Salida
9300.28 EUR
Estimado
20925.64 EUR
Realizado
Roman Imperial. Augustus. Cistophorus RIC ric.1(2).aug.493 RIC 493
Augustus
Autoridad
Cistophorus
Denominación
-
Ceca
-
Año
RIC ric.1(2).aug.493
RIC 493
Referencias
IMP CAESAR
Leyenda anverso
AVGVSTVS
Leyenda reverso
Head of Augustus, bare, right
Tipo anverso
Capricorn, right, head left, carrying cornucopia; all within laurel wreath
Tipo reverso
Vendido (62.5%)
No vendido (37.5%)
