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Aegvpto Capta Denarius
Lot # 406
Augustus (27 BC - 14 AD). AR Denarius, 28 BC. Uncertain mint (Pergamum ?). Obv. CAESAR DIVI F COS VI. Bare head right, small capricorn below. Rev. Crocodile right; AEGVPTO above, CAPTA below. RIC I (2nd ed.) 545. AR. 3.88 g. 19 mm. RRR. Very rare, well centred and in excellent condition for issue. Brilliant, lightly toned and with a hint of iridescence. Rare as such. About EF. This fascinating issue records the subjugation of Egypt after the battle of Actium and the death of Marcus Antonius and Cleopatra.
Starting price: € 4'000
Number of bids: 11
Sold: € 6'750
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