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                                Sale: CNG 61, Lot: 1572. Closing Date: Sep 25, 
                                2002.  LEPIDUS & OCTAVIAN. BID Estimate $500  

                              LEPIDUS & OCTAVIAN. 42 BC. AR Denarius (3.53 gm). 
                              Bare head of Lepidus right / Bare head of Octavian 
                              right. Crawford 495/2c; Sear, CRI 140; Sydenham 
                              1323; RSC 2. Toned VF, typical soft strike in 
                              centers. Rare. ($500) 
                              Ex The Miguel Muñoz Collection (Superior, 12-15 
                              June 1978), lot 2644.
                              This issue was struck by Lepidus to commemorate 
                              the foundation of the Second Triumvirate, and was 
                              probably struck from the proceeds of the 
                              proscriptions in preparation for the campaign 
                              against Brutus and Cassius in 42 BC. Lepidus is 
                              shown with the title Pontif Maximus, an office 
                              which he received after the assassination of 
                              Julius Caesar and held until his death in 12 BC.





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Lot sold for  $850, plus buyers fees.

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