Lot 47-098. Octavian. 44-27 B.C. AR quinarius. Uncertain Italian mint, struck ca. 36 B.C. Very Rare.

Octavian. 44-27 B.C. AR quinarius (13.6 mm, 1.49 g, 5 h). Uncertain Italian mint, struck ca. 36 B.C. IMP CAESAR, galley with rowers under full sail right / DIVI F, Victory standing left, holding wreath, palm, and rudder. Crawford - ; Sydenham 1338; RSC 94; CRI 315A. Toned Fine, porous, banker's marks. Very Rare. 

Sydenham believes this rare type to have been struck to commemorate Agrippa’s victory at the Battle of Naulochus in September of 36 B.C.Very rare, only three listed at CoinArchives, plus one more at CNG. One of only a few known.

 

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$  500.00

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$ 300.00 (1 bid(s))
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