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Dritto Rovescio
Lot # 387
AUGUSTUS (27 BC-14 AD). Denarius. Contemporary imitation of uncertain mint in Italy (Brundisium or Rome).

Obv: Diademed bust of Venus right, wearing pendant necklace.
Rev: CAESAR - DIVI F.
Octavian in military dress advancing to left, right hand extended, spear in left hand.

Cf. RIC² 251 (for prototype).

Ex Artemide Aste LIII (2020), lot 272

Condition: Good very fine.

Weight: 3.5 g.
Diameter: 20 mm.

Estimate: 200,00 €
Watch:
Starting price: € 160
B.P.: 18.90%
Closing on: 2026-05-03 16:00:00 Roma time