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  2. Artemide LXII (26-27 Oct. 2024)
  3. The Roman Empire
Lot 385:
Augustus (27 BC - 14 AD). AR Denarius, P. Carisius legate, 25-23 BC. Obv. IMP CAESAR AVGVST. Bare head right. Rev. P CARISIVS LEG PRO PR. Round shield; around, spear-head and falcata (curved sword). RIC I (2nd ed.) 2A. AR. 3.78 g. 20.5 mm. R. Rare. Well centred on a large flan. Striking flatness on obverse. About EF. Titus Publius Carisius was a legatus of Augustus in Hispania. The presence of his name on this denarius and the presence of the falcata (a curved sword in use first by the Celtiberian peoples and later also by the Romans), point to the area of coinage of this series.
Start price € 800
Realized price € 800