Denarius. Roma Imperatorial. Augustus. 42 BC. Lugdunum. CAESAR III. VIR. R. R.P.C. daped bust of Mars right, spear behind. (Head smaller. S.C. at sides of legionary eagle surmounted by trophy, a standard at each side. The specimen we present exhibits a variant that appears to be unlisted. In its usual obverse legend, CAESAR III. VIR. R.P.C., it displays an additional "R," resulting in the previously unknown legend CAESAR III. VIR. R. R.P.C. No similar references were found in specialized reference works. We have encountered very few auctioned examples of this variety in which the described feature went unnoticed. Very rare. VF. Almost VF. Ffc. 172 var.. Craw. 497/3 var.. Cal. 657a var.. Ag. 3,41.

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Augustus. Denarius. 42 BC. Lugdunum. (Ffc-172 var.). (Craw-497/3 var.). (Cal-657a var.). Anv.: CAESAR III. VIR. R. R.P.C. daped bust of Mars right, spear behind. (Head smaller. Rev.: S.C. at sides of legionary eagle surmounted by trophy, a standard at each side. Ag. 3,41 g. The specimen we present exhibits a variant that appears to be unlisted. In its usual obverse legend, CAESAR III. VIR. R.P.C., it displays an additional "R," resulting in the previously unknown legend CAESAR III. VIR. R. R.P.C. No similar references were found in specialized reference works. We have encountered very few auctioned examples of this variety in which the described feature went unnoticed. Very rare. VF/Almost VF. Est...400,00.

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Lot 892 | Roma Imperatorial

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