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Lot 32 | Roma Imperatorial

Lot description

Augustus. L. Pinarius Scarpus. Denarius. 31 BC. Cyrenaica. (Ffc-320). (Ric-I 534). (Craw-546/6). Anv.: IMP. CAESARI. above open hand to Ieft, SCARPVS IMP below. Rev.: AVG. PONT. DIVI. F, Victory right on globe. Ag. 3,86 g. Light metal lamination defect and minor edge break, otherwise nice specimen. Traces of luster. Rare.
According to Crawford, this coin represents the last denarius of the Roman Republic. L. Pinarius Scarpus commanded four legions for Marc Antony in Cyrenaica against Octavian's African army, which was under the command of Cornelius Gallus. After learning of Antony's defeat at Actium, Scarpus changed his allegiance to Octavian. This issue was struck shortly after the battle of Actium, the open hand signalizing a gesture of friendship toward Octavian
. Almost XF. Est...800,00.

Starting bid
400 €
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Current bid
420 €
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