Augustus. Denarius
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Description
Augustus; 27 BC-14 AD, 19-18 BC, Denarius, 3.70g. RIC-37a (S ), BM-323, Paris-1293, C-98 corr. (3 Fr.). Obv: CAESAR AVGVSTVS Head r. wearing oak wreath. Rx: DIVVS - IVLIVS across field, Comet with eight rays and tail. Commemorates the comet that appeared in summer 44 BC and was taken to indicate Julius Caesar's deification.. VF