Classical Numismatic Group, LLC - Triton XXVIII – Sessions 1-4 . 475 Numistats ref: 672965
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Roman Provincial
Category
ASIA MINOR, Uncertain. Augustus. 27 BC-AD 14. AR Cistophorus (28mm, 11.38 g, 12h). Ephesus mint(?). Struck circa 25-20 BC. IMP • CAE SAR, bare head right / AVGVSTVS, capricorn right, head left, cornucopia on its back; all within laurel wreath. Sutherland Group VIα 417 var. (O156/R– [rev. die unlisted]); RPC 2213 (Cistophoric mint); RSC 16. Toned, minor marks. Near EF.
Ex Naville Numismatics 71 (13 February 2022), lot 370.
The capricorn represents Augustus’ 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 by the emperor, whose victories are symbolized by the laurel wreath. Description
Ex Naville Numismatics 71 (13 February 2022), lot 370.
The capricorn represents Augustus’ 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 by the emperor, whose victories are symbolized by the laurel wreath. Description
Near EF
Grade
431.44 EUR
Starting
719.06 EUR
Estimate
EUR
Realized