This coin measures 20mm in diameter (slightly larger than a penny), weighs 3.69g, and is made of silver. The same was true in ancient Rome, which began producing its first coinage in the late 4th century BCE.
a hundred Roman denarii (the denarius being equal to sevenpence-halfpenny). Denarius (Coin) Portraying Emperor Augustus 19-18 BCE, issued by Augustus Roman minted in Spain, possibly Colonia Caesaraugusta (Zaragoza) or Colonia Patricia (Cordoba) Portraits of important people appear on local currency all around the world.
This was to be the staging ground for a gigantic flank attack that would conquer all of Germania to the Elbe and Weser Rivers.Ī series of campaigns by Drusus 12-9 BC seem to have accomplished this however, the death of Drusus due to injuries suffered in a freak riding accident in September of 9 BC was a setback which cost the Romans dearly and eventually lost them control of "free Germany" east of the Rhine. Caesar Augustus instructed his agent to buy the mans pillow Debt is a.
The scene depicted on the reverse shows Drusus and Tiberius presenting victory laurels to Augustus for subjugating the tribes occupying the foothills of the Alps. The reverse side of this coin records the heady days when Augustus's two stepsons, Tiberius and Drusus, began the Alpine military campaign which aimed to bring all of Germany under Roman control. I can provide a transcription and translation of the inscriptions on request. The reverse side of the coin features Augustus seated on his throne, with his step-sons and generals Tiberius and Drusus presenting oak branches (symbols of military victory) to him. The coin's obverse features Emperor Augustus. This listing is for the exact coin pictured. This coin is professionally graded and authenticated by NGC to be in Choice XF (Extremely Fine) condition, with light wear, a small planchet flaw on the reverse and a strong, slightly off-center strike. Return of Crassus' lost standards 595. during the reign of the first Roman emperor, Emperor Augustus. Augustus AR Denarius (19 BC), Feronia / Parthian 99.00 7.00 shipping Augustus AR Denarius (2 BC-4 AD), Gaius & Lucius Caesars 99.00 7.00 shipping Augustus AR Denarius Silver Roman Coin 27 BC - 14 AD - Certified NGC Choice AU 1,264.30 Was: 1,345.00 Octavian as Augustus, 19 BC. Cash is also accepted on our premises.A silver denarius from the Ancient Roman Empire, produced between 15-13 B.C. We accept Amex, Debit, MasterCard, PayPal, personal cheques, and Visa as payment. Or cell all of our featured lots as we post them Lots can be mailed, delivered, or held as practicable. There is no live auction at the store.Īll Nations store will be open for consignment and pickup by appointment only Please place online, email, or telephone bids by noon on Saturday. Helmcken Realized $20,000 in our 2021 Milestone 1,300th auction Macdonald Treaty of Washington Cover & letter to J.S. This pair is illustrated in Howes’ Canada handbook and has previously graced the Pack, Adler, Jephcott, Leggett, Hillmer, and Cantor collections.Ĭanadian Stamp News: Rare used 12-penny black pair brings $165Kġ871 John A. Ancient Rome Octavian Augustus Denarius Commemorating the Battle of Actium 30BC and 29BC, Octavians victory in the naval the Battle of. The following lot offered a used $3 Jubilee stamp, which was tied by a Winnipeg cancel and sold for $708 on a $400 estimate.Īll Nations and Canada Stamp Finder brokered the sale of the finest of two known pairs of the 170 year old 12d Black, for $165,000 in August 2021.