[Powered by Hobby Markets] [Richard Giedroyc - Ancient Coins] Richard Giedroyc - Ancient Coins Closes December 27, 1999 - 06:30 PM PT (50 Lots) Welcome to my first auction in several months. I'm offering exciting silver and bronze coins including those from or referencing Judaea, issues of Armenia, nice coins of Greek city-states and Roman coins including some very collectible issues of the 12 Caesars. All are illustrated. Browse, enjoy and bid as you like. Lot: 30 Rome. Ancient. Roman Imperatorial. Octavian. denarius. (C61) Battle of Naulochus. Octavian/Mercury. silver. Grade:VF '43-27 B.C.: Obv.: Bare head of Octavian/Rev.: Mercury sits on rock with shield slung across his back while playing a lyre. A strong strike with lots of detail. This coin celebrates the Battle of Naulochus which re-opened sea trade with Italy. Mercury is the patron of commerce. [L534373] Next Bid: $200.00 [H232o.jpg] [H232r.jpg] [Auction Catalog] Go To Lots Click here for terms of sale. [Image] Front Page / Register to Bid / Bid Status / Search / Information / Feedback ©Copyright 1999 Hobby Markets Online, Inc. All Rights Reserved. [A6917gai20] [P571154]