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Lovely strike on a nice broad flan.
Lot 273: ROMAN EMPIRE; Augustus. 27 BC - 14 AD. AR Denarius. 
- Starting Bid: $2,400
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Description
ROMAN EMPIRE; Augustus. 27 BC - 14 AD. AR Denarius (3.77 gm; 19 mm). Lugdunum mint, struck 15-13 BC. AVGVSTVS DIVI F, bare head right / IMP X either side of Apollo Citharoedus standing left with lyre, ACT in ex. RSC 144; BMC 461; RIC 171a. "The reverse of this coin honours Apollo Actius, who had an ancient temple on the promontory overlooking that famous battleground, and which temple Augustus enlarged as thanks to the deity for his victory". Lovely strike on a nice broad flan. Choice Superb EF. Toned.
Lot Details
- Offered By: Pars Coins
- Lot #: 273
- Listing #: 536665
- Closed: Monday, December 19, 2022 12:30:40 PM CT
- Estimate: $4,000