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Treasure from Roman Empire
Lot # 488
Augustus (27 BC - 14 AD). AV Aureus. Tarraco mint. Struck 18-17/16 BC. Obv. Bare head left. Rev. Capricorn right, holding globe attached to rudder between front hooves; cornucopia above its back; below, AVGVSTVS. RIC I (2nd ed.) 129 (R4); BMCRE p. 62 note var. (Capricorn left); Biaggi 83 var. (head right); ACIP 4342; Calicó 166. AV. 7.79 g. 20.00 mm. RRR. Extremely rare, only one example offered in public sale (Roma Numismatics 27, 2023, 636) in over 20 years. Coin of enchanting beauty, sharply struck from fresh and masterfully engraved dies. Wonderful light patina over perfect and bright surfaces. Good EF.