★ Divus Julius Caesar with comet star ★

Augustus, with Divus Julius Caesar, 27 BC-AD 14. Denarius (Silver, 20 mm, 3.76 g, 8 h), M. Sanquinius, moneyer, Rome, 17 BC. M SANQVINIVS•III•VIR Youthful and laureate head of Divus Julius Caesar to right; above, comet star. Rev. AVGVST•DIVI F LVDOS•SAE Herald of the secular games, in long robe and feathered helmet, standing left, holding winged caduceus in his right hand and round shield decorated with six-pointed star in his left. BMC 70. Cohen 6. RIC 340. Rare. Nicely toned and well centered for the issue. Some light scratches and with two banker's marks, otherwise, nearly very fine.

From the collection of Dipl.-Ing. Adrian Lang.