Augustus, 27 BC-AD 14. Cistophorus (Silver, 24 mm, 11.70 g, 12 h), Pergamum, 19-18 BC. IMP•IX•TR•PO•V Bare head of Augustus to right. Rev. IMP•IX•TR•POT•V• on architrav of triumphal arch, surmounted by charioteer in quadriga to right; before each side wall, aquila; below arch, S•P•R• / SIGNIS / RECEPTIS in three lines. BMC 703. Cohen 298. RIC 510. RPC I 2218. Sutherland Group VIIα. Lightly toned and with excellent reverse details. A few faint scratches, otherwise, good very fine.


From the collection of Regierungsrat Dr. iur. Hans Krähenbühl, privately acquired from Bank Leu on 10 November 1982 (with photocopies of the original invoice and correspondence between Dr. Leo Mildenberg and Dr. Hans Krähenbühl regarding the acquisition of this coin enclosed) and ex Sternberg VII, 24-25 November 1977, 523.