Click to Enlarge

Details

LOT 3014

Augustus (Octavian) AE Diobol or 80 Drachmai of Alexandria, Egypt. 27 BC-AD 14.

First series. Struck circa 30-28 BC. [ΘΕΟ]Υ ΥΙΟΥ, bare head of Augustus to right / [ΚΑΙΣΑΡΟΣ] ΑΥΤΟΚΡΑΤΟΡΟΣ, eagle with wings closed standing to left on thunderbolt; to left, double cornucopiae; to right, Π (mark of value). RPC I 5001; Dattari (Savio) 2; Geissen 1; K&G 2.5. Near Very Fine.(17.10gr, 26mm, 12h.).

Provenance

From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.

VETTING:

TimeLine Auctions follows a rigorous vetting process to ensure the authenticity and legality of all items, reinforcing our commitment to integrity and responsible trading. Each antiquity, antique, and coin lot undergoes thorough examination by a vetting committee of at least ten external specialists, professional trade association members, scientists, and archaeologists: Our Vetting Process


AUCTIONS:

TimeLine is a leading auction house specialising in antiquities, ancient art, collectables, natural history, coins, medals, and books. Our auctions offer museums, collectors, historians, and enthusiasts the opportunity to acquire unique and historically significant pieces.

Live Bidding

The First Roman Alexandrian Coin

LOT 3014

Augustus (Octavian) AE Diobol or 80 Drachmai of Alexandria, Egypt.

Sold for (Inc. bp): £85

Print page

RELATED LOTS

  • Domitian AE As of Antioch, Seleucis and Pieria.
    Domitian AE As of Antioch, Seleucis and Pieria. AD 81-96.

    Sold for (Inc. bp): £13

    Struck AD 81/3. IMP DOMITI[ANVS CAES AVG], laureate head to left / S C, dot below; all within wreath. RPC II 2023; cf. McAlee 409b. 13.14gr, 27mm, 12h.

    Very Fine.

    From the collection of a gentleman, acquired on the London art market in the 1990s.

    Lot Details

  • Domitian AE 25mm of Caesarea Maritima, Judaea.
    Domitian AE 25mm of Caesarea Maritima, Judaea. 81-96 CE.

    Sold for (Inc. bp): £79

    Struck 92/3 CE. IMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM P M TR P XII, laureate head to right / IMP XXIII COS XVI CE[NS P P P, Victory advancing to left, holding wreath and trophy. RPC II 2308; Sofaer 36-8; TJC 395; Hendin 1459. 11.43gr, 25mm, 12h.

    Very Fine.

    Property of a North London, UK, gentleman.

    Lot Details

  • Philip I AE 29mm of Heliopolis, Seleucis and Pieria.
    Philip I AE 29mm of Heliopolis, Seleucis and Pieria. AD 244-249.

    Estimate: £40 - 60 (‡+bp*)

    Opening Bid: £18

    IMP CAES M IVL PHILIPPVS PIVS FEL AVG, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust to right, seen from rear / COL IVL AVG FEL HEL, Fortuna standing facing, holding rudder and cornucopia, flanked by male figures each holding torch in upraised hand; all within billowing canopy held by two female figures on pedestal. RPC VIII Online Unassigned ID 6484; Sawaya series 43, 448-87. 13.88gr, 29mm, 6h.

    Near Very Fine.

    Private collection, acquired 1980–1985.

    Lot Details

Stay up-to-date with the latest from TimeLine Auctions by joining our mailing list