Lot 2152
Augustus, 27 BC-AD 14. Denarius (Silver, 20 mm, 3.24 g, 6 h), uncertain mint in Spain (Colonia Patricia?), circa 19/8 BC. CAESAR AVGVSTVS Head of Augustus to left, wearing oak wreath. Rev. DIVVS • IVLIVS Sidus Iulium: eight-rayed comet with tail upward. BMC 326. Cohen 97. RIC 37b. Traces of cleaning, otherwise, good fine.

From the Joseph Markowitz Collection (1897-1981), brought to Israel in 1949 and kept in the family ever since.


The 'star' on the reverse of this piece is the Sidus Iulium, a comet that appeared during the festivities held by Octavian in honor of Venus Genetrix on 20-23 July 44 BC, and was subsequently connected to Caesar's deification.
Starting price:
75 CHF
Hammer price:
600 CHF
Bid increment:
Closed
Minimum bid:
Closed
Number of bids:
19 Bids
Time left:
Closing time: 06-Jul-25, 19:49:00 CEST
All winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer's fee.

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