ROMAN. GAUL. Lugdunum (Copia). Octavian, as Imperator (43-27 BC), and Divus Julius Caesar. Bronze Dupondius (16.81g). Circa 36 BC. IMP CAESAR DIVI F DIVI IVLI, addorsed heads of laureate Divus Julius Caesar left and bare head of Octavian right; upright palm between / COPIA, prow of ship right, decorated with eye and dolphin right; globe and meta above. RPC 515; Giard 7. Very rare. Only four other known examples. gVF. An exceptionally attractive example of this normally crude and poorly struck issue, with perfect centring and two truly impressive portraits. This piece is markedly finer than the CGB.fr example (sale, 20 August 2024, lot 930923, which realised the equivalent of about USD 885) and clearly superior to most other recent offerings, placing it among the finest known specimens of the type. From the collection of David Allan and previously from the Roy Sansom Collection, Sydney, sold circa 1973, and previously from the B. R. Noble Collection; Glendining & Co., London, 11 December 1975, lot 145, and Spink, 1930s. (P)

Estimate: AUD 1500