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Augustus. Silver Denarius (4.17 g), 27 BC-AD 14 EF. Rome, 19/18 BC. Q. Rustius, moneyer. C RVSTIVS FORVNAE around, ANTIAT in exergue, jugate, draped busts right of Fortuna Victrix, wearing round helmet, holding patera, and of Fortuna Felix, diademed, set on bar with ram's head finials. Reverse: CAESARI AV-GVSTO around, EX S C in exergue, ornamented rectangular altar inscribed FOR RE, set on base. RIC 322; BMC 2-4; BN 221-8; RSC 513. Lovely old cabinet toning with slight iridescence. Boldly struck and well centered. Extremely Fine.
Augustus attributed his successes to the goddess Fortuna including his frequesnt bouts of illnesses. Fortuna was worshipped as both Fortuna Victrix and Fortuna Felix and therefore received the name Fortuna Antiates which this coin's legend refers too. Estimated Value $2,500 - 3,000