Augustus (27 BC-14 AD). AR Denarius, 28 BC. Uncertain mint (Pergamum ?). Obv. CAESAR DIVI F COS VI. Bare head right, small capricorn below. Rev. Crocodile right; AEGVPTO above, CAPTA below. RIC I (2nd ed.) 545. AR. 3.53 g. 18.50 mm. RRR. Very rare and in excellent condition for issue. Brilliant and lightly toned. About EF. ���
This fascinating issue records the subjugation of Egypt after the battle of Actium and the death of Antony and Cleopatra.