Augustus, 27 BC-AD 14. Denarius (Silver, 21 mm, 3.70 g, 5 h), uncertain mint in Spain (Colonia Patricia?), circa 19-18 BC. CAESAR AVGVSTVS Head of Augustus to left, wearing oak wreath. Rev. DIVVS • IVLIVS Sidus Iulium: eight-rayed comet with tail upward. BMC 326. Cohen 97. RIC 37b. Lightly toned and with an attractive reverse. Banker's mark on the obverse, otherwise, very fine.
From an American collection of Roman Republican and Imperatorial coins, ex Martí Hervera/Soler y Llach 1068, 25 October 2011, 182 (with collector's ticket).