16th Feb, 2022 10:30 GMT/BST
Roman Imperial, Augustus (19BC – 14AD) 8 x Copper Asses comprising 6 x Moneyers’ Series all with obv. CAESAR AVGVSTVS TRIBVNIC POTEST & all with rev. legends around large S C: (1) rev. C ASINIVS GALLVS III VIR A A A F F, (2) rev. C CASSIVS CELER III VIR A A A F F, (3) L SVRDINVS III VIR A A A F F, (4) obv. left-facing bust of Augustus, M SALVIVS OTHO III VIR A A A F F, (5) P LVRIVS AGRIPPA III VIR A A A F F & (6) P LVRIVS AGRIPPA III VIR A A A F F, generally AFine to Fine, together with 2 x provincial asses (both from the Roman Provinces in Spain): (1) Emeritan series obv. CAESAR AVGVS TRIBVN POTEST around right-facing bare head of Augustus, rev. P CARISIVS / LEG / AVGVSTI in three lines across field (Under the orders of Augustus the colony of Emerita Augusta (the modern Spanish city of Mérida) was founded in 25BC by P Carisius to serve as a retreat for legionary veterans who had participated in Augustus’ campaigns in north-western Spain) 26mm, 13.15g, some surface deposits o/wise well struck AVF & (2) Julia Traducta (modern Algeciras), obv. PERM CAES AVG around bare young head of Augustus facing left, rev. IVLIA TRAD in two lines in wreath of oak leaves, 24mm, 8.65g, scarce Fine/GFine or+
Sold for £180
Estimated at £120 - £180
Auction: Coins & Banknotes, 16th Feb, 2022
The Coins, Tokens and Banknotes Sale covers coins from Ancient Greek and Roman examples through to modern day currency, banknotes, tokens, medallions and numismatic books.
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Tuesday 15 February 10am-5pm and morning of sale from 8am
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