Lot 147: Asia Minor, Uncertain mint. Augustus. 27 B.C.-A.D. 14 Æ as. Brockage strike. Ca. 25 B.C.

AUCTION: Triskeles - Auction 13 (Auction 313)

Description

Asia Minor, Uncertain mint. Augustus. 27 B.C.-A.D. 14 Æ as (24 mm, 9.93 g). Brockage strike. Ca. 25 B.C. CAESAR, bare head of Augustus right / Incuse of obverse. RPC 2235; C. Howgego, "Coinage and Military Finance: the Imperial Bronze Coinage of the Augustan East," NC 1982, Class 2c; RIC 486 (Ephesus?). Brown patina. Fine.

Denarii brockages are fairly common, but heavier asses and dupondii were less likely to stick to the dies, and therefore less likely to result in brockage strikes.

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 147
Listing #: 191850
Closed: Thursday, November 20, 2014 4:48:40 PM CT
Estimate: $75

Sold Winning Bid: $102
12 Bid(s)

Description

Denarii brockages are fairly common, but heavier asses and dupondii were less likely to stick to the dies, and therefore less likely to result in brockage strikes.

Lot Details

Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
Lot #: 147
Listing #: 191850
Closed: Thursday, November 20, 2014 4:48:40 PM CT
Estimate: $75