Augustus AR Denarius, The deified Julius Caesar
Augustus (27 BC-14 AD). AR Denarius (17 mm, 1.90 g). M. Sanquinius, moneyer. Rome, 17 BC.
Obv. [M SANQVI]NIVS III VIR, Youthful laureate head of the deified Julius Caesar to right, above, a comet with four rays and a tail.
Rev. AVGVST DI[VI F LVDOS SAE], Herald or ludius standing to left, wearing long robe reaching to ankles and helmet with two long feathers, and holding winged caduceus upright in right hand and round shield, ornamented with six-pointed star.
RIC I 340; BMC 70.
Flan partially broken off, otherwise, very fine.
Price realized | 85 CHF |
Starting price | 20 CHF |
Estimate | 25 CHF |