A beautiful rendering of Mars
Lot 1798
Octavian, 44-27 BC. Denarius (Silver, 19 mm, 3.72 g), uncertain mint in Italy (Rome?), autumn 30-summer 29. IMP Bearded head of Mars to right, wearing crested Corinthian helmet. Rev. C•ANTISTIVS REGINVS / III•VIR Round shield, inscribed CAESAR around upper part of the rim, the boss ornamented with an eight-pointed star, lying on top of sword and spear in saltire. BMC 644. Cohen 44. RIC 274. A beautiful piece with a splendid obverse. The reverse struck slightly off center, otherwise, good extremely fine.

Ex Leu Web Auction 26, 8-13 July 2023, 4091.
Starting price:
250 CHF
Hammer price:
1200 CHF
Bid increment:
Closed
Minimum bid:
Closed
Number of bids:
Time left: Closed
Closing time: 25-Feb-24, 15:26:00 CET
All winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer's fee.

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