AUGUSTUS.Sestertius countermark

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  1. ro1974

    ro1974 Well-Known Member

    Keizer:AUGUSTUS.
    jaar:27 BC-14 AD.
    munt soor:Æ Sestertius
    gewicht; 33 mm , 21,8 g
    Stad;Rome mint.
    Struck 16 BC.
    keerzijde:Ti. Sempronius Graccus, moneyer.
    keerzijde: Legend in three lines within oak-wreath flanked by two laurel branches

    reacties zijn welkom, is leerzaam

    / Large S C; countermarks: radiate head right and Lunar goddess(?) standing left.
     

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  3. John Anthony

    John Anthony Ultracrepidarian

    Excellent, crisp countermarks, just great!
     
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  4. zumbly

    zumbly Ha'ina 'ia mai ana ka puana

    Interesting coin. The countermarks are fascinating.
     
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  5. Bing

    Bing Illegitimi non carborundum Supporter

    Interesting countermark.
     
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  6. John Anthony

    John Anthony Ultracrepidarian

    As far as the countermarks go, the standing figure has been described as "Helios standing left," and "head of Helios or gladiator helmet." These two marks are found on the larger bronzes of Augustus and are conjectured to be of Sicilian origin. Compare your coins to these sestertii...

    helios1.jpg helios1a.jpg helios2.JPG helios2a.JPG

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  7. ro1974

    ro1974 Well-Known Member

    thank you for the nice picturesand the information
     
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  9. chrsmat71

    chrsmat71 I LIKE TURTLES!

    those little standing guy counter marks are cool. man, hose coutnermarks are sharp as can be.
     
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  10. Eng

    Eng Senior Eng

    Wow very nice ro!!!
     
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