AUGUSTUS, 27 B.C.-A.D. 14. AR Denarius (3.74 gms), Uncertain Spanish Mint (Colonia Caesaraugusta?), ca. 19-18 B.C. NGC VF, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 2/5. Smoothing.
RIC-37a. "CAESAR AVGVSTVS" Head of Augustus facing right wearing oak wreath; Reverse: Eight-rayed comet with tail pointed upwards, "DIVVS - IVLIVS" across field. Fields smoothed. This type attempts to provide physical evidence to establish the divinity of Augustus' patron, Julius Caesar. NGC VF, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 2/5. Smoothing.
From the Dr. Michael Popoff Collection.
Estimate: $200.00- $300.00