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Augustus AR Denarius. Lugdunum, 15 BC. AVGVSTVS DIVI•F, bare head to right / Apollo Citharoedus of Actium standing to left, holding plectrum and lyre; IMP-X across fields, ACT in exergue. RIC I 171a; Lyon 28; BMCRR Gaul 175-6; RSC 144; BN 1396-401. 3.66g, 19mm, 8h.
Good Very Fine; attractive cabinet tone over lustrous metal.
Apollo Actius is honoured by Augustus in this reverse type for his victory at the Battle of Actium, where an ancient temple dedicated to Apollo overlooked the sea. Augustus also had the temple enlarged and renovated as an expression of his gratitude, and he similarly dedicated the Actian Games in further celebration.
Good Very Fine; attractive cabinet tone over lustrous metal.
Apollo Actius is honoured by Augustus in this reverse type for his victory at the Battle of Actium, where an ancient temple dedicated to Apollo overlooked the sea. Augustus also had the temple enlarged and renovated as an expression of his gratitude, and he similarly dedicated the Actian Games in further celebration.