Augustus. Denarius; Augustus; 27 BC-14 AD, Rome, 19 BC, moneyer Q. Rustius, Denarius, 3.74g. BM-2, Paris-221, C-513, RIC-322 (R2). Obv: Q RVSTIVS - FORTVNAE / ANTIAT Jugate busts r. of Fortuna Victrix holding patera and of Fortuna Felix, above bar with ram's head finials. Rx: CAESA - RI AVGVSTO / EX S C Ornamented altar inscribed FOR RE. The reverse commemorates the Senate's erection of an altar to the Fortuna that should bring Augustus back to Rome, probably on the occasion of his return to Rome from the East in 19 BC.. VF
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