Numismatica Ars Classica Zurich

Auction 86  –  8 October 2015

Numismatica Ars Classica Zurich, Auction 86

The Gasvoda Collection - Part I; Coins of the Imperatorial Period and the Twe...

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Description

The Roman Empire
Issues related to the Victory in the Battle of Actium
Denarius, Brundisium or Rome Autumn 30-Summer 29 BC, AR 3.86 g. Bare head r. Rev. Triumphal arch surmounted by facing quadriga driven by Octavian. C 123. BMC 624. Sear Imperators 422 (this coin illustrated). RIC 267. CBN 66.
An attractive portrait struck on an exceptional metal. Light
iridescent tone, virtually as struck and almost Fdc Ex Manhattan sale 1, 2010, A. Lynn, 176.

The depicted arch is believed to be the single span arch originally erected in the Roman forum and here clearly dedicated to the victory of Octavian over Antony and Cleopatra. This arch was later replaced by a triple span arch, which is also depicted on coins of Octavian/Augustus (see lot 68 below). A similar design can also be found on his cistophori (see lot 58). MSG.

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Price realized 14'000 CHF
Starting price 4'000 CHF
Estimate 5'000 CHF
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