Divus Augustus, died 14 AD. Dupondius (Orichalcum, 30 mm, 15.32 g, 6 h), Rome, struck under Gaius (Caligula), 37-41. DIVVS•AVGVSTVS / S - C Radiate head of Divus Augustus to left. Rev. CONSENSV SENAT•ET•EQ•ORDIN•P•Q•R• Augustus (?), togate, seated left on curule chair, holding olive branch in his right hand and globe in his left. BMC 88. Cohen 87. RIC 56. A lovely example with a fine portrait. Somewhat rough, otherwise, very fine.
From the collection of a Swiss scholar, formed over the past thirty years.