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LOT 2307
Ancient Roman Imperial Coins - Augustus - Genius AR Denarius 17 B.C.
Rome mint. Obv: AVGVSTVS DIVI F legend with bare head right. Rev: M SANQVINIVS III VIR legend with laureate bust of Genius right with comet above. Good fine; slightly chipped. Rare.(2.80 grams.). [No Reserve]
Provenance
Found Norfolk, UK, before 2001.
Private collection of Mr M.H., Norfolk, UK.
Literature
RIC 338; BMC 71; RSC Julius Caesar and Augustus 1; Sear 1621.
Footnotes
This type was struck in commemoration of the Ludi Saeculares, the Secular Games, held by Augustus in 17 BC.
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LOT 2307
Ancient Roman Imperial Coins - Augustus - Genius AR Denarius
Sold for (Inc. bp): £72
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