Augustus. AE 18
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Description
Augustus; 27 BC-14 AD, Samos, Ionia, AE 18, 4.67g. RPC-2681 (20 spec.). Obv: Head of Augustus laureate r. Rx: Peacock standing r. on caduceus, scepter behind. Ex Collection Prof. David MacDonald.It is extremely unusual to find a peacock on a roman coin other than those of deified empresses. EF