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8 May 2021
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Starting Price: 100 CHF
Hammer Price:  420 CHF
Lot 798

Octavian, Autumn 30 - summer 29 BC. Denarius (Silver, 19 mm, 3.71 g, 8 h), Rome(?). Laureate head of Apollo of Actium to right. Rev. IMP•CAESAR Octavian, wearing priestly robes, ploughing with two yoked oxen to right. BMC 638. BN 92. Cohen 117. CRI 424. RIC 272. Deeply toned. Good very fine.

From the Moesa Collection, Switzerland.

Struck to commemorate Octavian's foundation of the city of Nicopolis after his decisive victory against Marc Antony and Cleopatra at the battle of Actium in 31 BC.

Online bidding closes: 8 May 2021, 21:39:00 CEST Current Date & Time: 24 Apr 2024, 12:34:51 CEST Remaining Time: Closed Hammer Price:420 CHF by schulcar (12 bids)
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