ROMAN EMPIRE: Augustus, 27 BC-14 AD, AR denarius (3.87g), Lugdunum, RIC-207, RSC-43, struck 2 BC to 4 AD, laureate head right, CAESAR AVGVSTVS / DIVI F PATER PATRIAE // Caius and Lucius standing front, each togate and resting hand on shield with spear, lituus and simpulum in between, AVGVSTI F COS DESIG PRINC IVVENT, C L CAESARES in exergue, choice VF. Born to Marcus Agrippa and Julia the Elder, Caius Caesar and Lucius Caesar were adopted by Augustus as joint-heirs. This coin commemorates their appointment as designated consuls and first among the youth. Neither, however, would outlive their grandfather and sit on Rome's throne.
Estimate: USD 180 - 260
Price realized | 260 USD |
Starting price | 190 USD |
Estimate | 180 USD |