Augustus. 27 BC-AD 14. AR Cistophorus (30mm, 11.61 g, 11h). Ephesus mint. Struck circa 24-20 BC.

Triton XXIII – Session Two – Greek Coinage Part II through Roman Imperial Coinage Part I
Lot: 655. Estimated: $ 5 000

Roman Imperial, Silver

Sold For $ 4 500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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Augustus. 27 BC-AD 14. AR Cistophorus (30mm, 11.61 g, 11h). Ephesus mint. Struck circa 24-20 BC. IMP. CAE SAR, bare head right / AVGVSTVS, altar hung with wreaths and garlanded; on front are two hinds standing right and left facing one another; all within linear border. RIC I 482; Sutherland Group VIγ, 442a (O174/R95); RSC 33; RPC I 2215; BMCRE 694-5; BN 922–6. Light iridescent tone, slightly double struck on reverse. Superb EF. A lovely coin, struck on a broad flan.

Ex Numismatica Genevensis SA 10 (3 December 2018), lot 28; Numismatica Ars Classica 46 (2 April 2008), lot 471; Numismatica Ars Classica 29 (11 May 2005), lot 434.


The final winners of all Triton XXIII lots will be determined at the live public sale that will be held on 14-15 January 2020. Triton XXIII – Session Two – Greek Coinage Part II through Roman Imperial Coinage Part I will be held Tuesday afternoon, 14 January 2020 beginning at 2:00 PM ET.

Winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer's fee for bids placed on this website and in person at the public auction, 22.50% for all others.