Augustus. 27 BC-AD 14. AV Aureus (19.5mm, 7.85 g, 6h). Uncertain Spanish mint (Colonia Patricia?). Struck 18-17 BC. NGC Ch XF, 4/5, 2/5, Banker’s mark, scuffs.

CNG Feature Auction 132
Lot: 739. Estimated: $ 7 500

Roman Imperial, Gold

Sold For $ 16 000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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Augustus. 27 BC-AD 14. AV Aureus (19.5mm, 7.85 g, 6h). Uncertain Spanish mint (Colonia Patricia?). Struck 18-17 BC. S • P • Q • R • IMP • CAESARI • AVG • COS • XI • TRI • POT • VI •, bare head right / CIVIB • ET • SIGN • MILIT • A [• PART • RECVP •], triumphal arch of Augustus: central arch surmounted by a facing quadriga; side arches, on each of which is a standing figure; on left, figure standing right, holding a signum in raised right hand; on right, figure standing left, holding an aquila in raised right hand and bow at side in left. Cf. RIC I 135; cf. Calicó 192, 194-5; BMCRE –; BN –; Adda –; cf. Biaggi 100; Jameson –; Mazzini –; cf. Elkins, Monuments Figure 56 (for rev. type). In NGC encapsulation 6156281-003, graded Ch XF, Strike: 4/5, Surface: 2/5, Banker’s mark, scuffs. Very rare.

Ex Heritage 3118 (17 August 2024), lot 33042.


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CNG Feature Auction 132 – Session Three – Lot 588-888 will be held Tuesday morning, 19 May 2026 beginning at 9:00 AM ET.

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