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CNG Feature Auction 118

Lot nuber 964

The Triumvirs. Octavian. 28 BC. AR Denarius (19mm, 3.87 g, 2h). “Aegypto Capta” commemorative. Italian (Rome?) mint.


CNG Feature Auction 118
Lot: 964.
 Estimated: $ 7 500

Roman Republican, Coin-in-Hand Video, Silver

Sold For $ 11 000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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The Triumvirs. Octavian. 28 BC. AR Denarius (19mm, 3.87 g, 2h). “Aegypto Capta” commemorative. Italian (Rome?) mint. Bare head right; lituus to left; CAESAR to left, COS • VI to right / Crocodile standing right with jaws open; AEGVPTO above, CAPTA below. CRI 430; RIC I 275a (Rome); RSC 2; BMCRE 650-1 = BMCRR East 243-4; BN 905-6; RBW –. Beautiful light iridescent tone, hairlines, banker’s mark on obverse, a few minor edge bumps. Near EF.

Following the decisive battle of Actium in August of 30 BC, Octavian invaded Egypt and founded the Prefecture of Egypt, leaving intact the Ptolemaic cultural and administrative structures. Octavian struck this issue to commemorate that event; the reverse depicts a crocodile, the symbol of the country and, locally, an important deity. The reverse legend communicates clearly that the once proud nation of Egypt has been captured and reduced to the status of a Roman province.

The final winners of all CNG Feature Auction 118 lots will be determined at the live public sale that will be held on 13-14 September 2021. CNG Feature Auction 118 – Session Three – Roman Provincial Coinage Part 2 through Roman Imperial Coinage Part 1 will be held Tuesday morning, 14 September 2021 beginning at 9:00 AM ET.

Winning bids are subject to a 20% buyer's fee for bids placed on this website and 22.50% for all others.

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