Cistophoric tetradrachm of Augustus
19-18 BCE
Artists
Description
Obv: head of Augustus to r. IMP.IX.TR.PO.V. Line border Rev: circular temple with four columns with military standard inside. MART. VLTO. Line border
Dimensions
12.07 g
Provenance
John Glas Sandeman (1), (by 1911), sold; [through Sotheby’s, London, “Sandeman sale,” June 13, 1911, lot 394]. Arthur M. Woodward (2), (by 1962), sold; [through Glendining, London, “A. M. Woodward sale,” September 27, 1962, lot 280], sold; to Robert Erskine (3), London (1962-2024), sold; [through Noonans, London, “Robert Erskine sale,” April 8, 2025, lot 1596]; to the Harvard Art Museums. 1. John Glas Sandeman (1836-1921) 2. Arthur Maurice Woodward (1883-1973) 3. Robert William Hervey Erskine (1930-2024). A ticket with the coin reads “Glens 1962”.
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