ANCIENT THEMES. Divus Augustus. Died AD 14. Æ “Sestertius” (31mm, 22.92 g, 6h). After Giovanni da Cavino (1500-1570).

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Lot: 759. Estimated: $ 200

World Medals, Bronze

Sold For $ 170. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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ANCIENT THEMES. Divus Augustus. Died AD 14. Æ “Sestertius” (31mm, 22.92 g, 6h). After Giovanni da Cavino (1500-1570). DIVVS AVGVSTVS PATER, laureate head left / Six Vestal Virgins sacrificing before the Temple of Vesta; S C in exergue. Cf. Johnson & Martini 1268-86/1729-41 (for obv. of Divus Augustus/rev. of Faustina Junior). Rich brown patina with some green color. EF. A rare and unusual combination of a Divus Augustus obverse with a reverse usually seen for Faustina Junior.


Closing Date and Time: 10 March 2021 at 14:12:40 ET.

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