Details
LOT 3594
Augustus AR Denarius. Struck circa 20/19-17/6 BC. Spanish mint of Tarraco.
Laureate head to right / Two laurel trees; CAESAR above; AVGVSTVS below. RIC I 51; BMCRE 352 = BMCRR Rome 4450; RSC 47. Very Fine. Lightly toned. Banker's mark(?) on reverse.(3.61gr, 19mm, 6h.).
Provenance
From the private collection of a Suffolk, UK, gentleman, early 2000s.
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