The T. R. Hardaker Collection, Roman, Augustus (27 BC – AD 14), denarius, of the moneyer C. Antistius Reginus, struck 13 BC, Rome, CAESAR AVGVSTVS, bare head r., rev. C ANTISTIVS REGINVS, sacrificial implements: simpulum and lituus, tripod and patera, in ex. III VIR, wt. 4.11gms. (RIC.410; BN.542-7; BMC.RE.119-120; RSC.347), almost extremely fine, deeply toned, with banker's marks
The prominence of the religious implements on the coin reflects Augustus' attempts to restore the cults of Rome and to achieve the pax deorum – the peace of the gods – between mankind and the divine.
(350-400 GBP)