Lot 350
Augustus. 27 BC-AD 14. AR Denarius (18.5mm, 3.82 g, 6h). Uncertain Spanish mint (Colonia Patricia?). Struck circa 19 BC.
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Sold
$500
Est.
$300
Bids: 15
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Description
Augustus. 27 BC-AD 14. AR Denarius (18.5mm, 3.82 g, 6h). Uncertain Spanish mint (Colonia Patricia?). Struck circa 19 BC. Bare head right / IOV TO[N] across field, hexastyle temple set on podium of three steps; Jupiter standing left within, holding thunderbolt and scepter. Cf. RIC I 63a (aureus); RSC 179. Toned, “B” graffito on obverse under tone, some shallow cleaning scratches under tone. VF.

According to Suetonius, the Temple of Jupiter Tonans was erected near the Capitol and dedicated in about 22 BC. It commemorates Augustus’ escape from lightning in the Cantabrian campaign.

Closing Date and Time: 7 October 2020 at 11:56:20 ET.

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