Ancient & Islamic Coins

Roman Imperial Coinage, Augustus, Denarius, Colonia Patricia, 18-17, s p q r imp caessari, bust right, rev. vot p svsc pro sal et red i o m sacr, Mars standing left, holding standard and parazonium, 3.68g (RIC 146; RSC 327). Bankers’ marks on obverse, otherwise very fine £150-£180

Provenance: DNW Auction 33, 26 November 1997, lot 18