AUGUSTUS, 27 BC - 14 AD. Cistophorus, Pergamon, 27-26 BC.

AUGUSTUS, 27 BC - 14 AD.

Cistophorus (= 3 denarii), Pergamon, 27-26 BC. IMP CAESAR. Bareheaded head right, with lituus in front. Rev: AVGVSTVS. Capricorn with head turned back to right, carrying cornucopia on his back, the whole within a laurel wreath. C 16; Sutherland Group III; BMC RE 698; BNC 950; RIC 488; RPC 2208. 12.00 g.

Fine toning. Superb specimen, extremely fine. Removed from NGC encapsulation (Grade: Ch XF Strike: 5/5, Surface: 4/5 Fine Style): 6637290-001

Ex: Jean Vinchon 1977 April 22; Hess Leu, Sale 7 (estate of Jacob Hirsch) 1957, April 16; Glendining 1952 April 02, Naville XIII 1928 (Spencer-Churchill).