An impressive dupondius of Divus Augustus
Lot 197
Divus Augustus, died AD 14. Dupondius (Orichalcum, 28 mm, 16.31 g, 7 h), Rome, struck under Gaius (Caligula), 37-41. DIVVS AVGVSTVS / S - C Radiate head of Divus Augustus to left. Rev. CONSENSV•SENAT•ET•EQ•ORDIN•P•Q•R• Gaius, togate, seated left on curule chair, holding olive branch in his right hand and globe in his left. BMC 88. Cohen 87. RIC 56. An impressive piece with a fine portrait and a lovely green patina. Slightly rough and with minor deposits and a small scrape on the reverse, otherwise, nearly extremely fine.

Ex Numismatica Ars Classica 84, 20 May 2015, 896.
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2000 CHF
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1600 CHF
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2200 CHF
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