Ancients
Augustus (27 BC-AD 14). AR denarius (19mm, 3.81 gm, 6h). NGC Choice XF 5/5 - 2/5, bankers mark. Spanish mint (Colonia Patricia?), ca. 17-16 BC. Bare head of Augustus right with well-manicured hair; dotted border / AVGVSTVS, Capricorn right, globe attached to rudder between forehooves, bearing cornucopia on back; dotted border. RIC I 126.
Ex Lexington Collection of Jonathan K. Kern (Heritage Auctions, Auction 3035 Long Beach, 3 September 2014), lot 29193
Capricorn is the natal sign of Augustus.
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Estimate: 800-1200 USD