TYPE |
Roman Imperatorial, Octavian (29 - 27 BC), silver quinarius, struck 28 BC, 1.54g |
DESCRIPTION |
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Obv: |
Bare head of Octavian to right, legend [CAESAR] IMP [VII] |
Rev: |
Victory on cista mystica flanked by serpents, [ASIA] RECEPTA (image double resolution) |
REFERENCE: |
SR 462, RIC 276, VM 37 |
GRADING: |
F, gray dull toning |
ORDER INFO: |
R1172, $115 |
Another scarce and important historical type - it refers to the reconquest of Asia Minor from Mark Antony in 30 BC. Note the appropriate cistophoric reverse, given Pergamon's importance in the Roman province of Asia. |
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