Caption

Denarius subaeratus, Octavian Augustus (63 BC–14 AD), ca. 19–18 BC. Obverse: CAESAR / AVGVSTVS — head of Augustus in a laurel wreath at right; pearl border. Reverse: DIVVS - IVLIV — comet with eight rays; pearl border. Roman silver coin (subaerate denarius), weight 2.66 g, axis 180°. Iconography: imperial busts, comet. Roman Empire (27 BC–476).

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A52_302

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Keywords

Denarius subaeratus Octavian Augustus 63 Bc–14 Ad ca 19–18 Bc Obverse Caesar Avgvstvs head Augustus laurel wreath right pearl border Reverse Divvs - Ivliv comet eight rays Roman silver coin subaerate denarius weight 2.66 g axis 180° Iconography imperial busts Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 round metallic object worn uneven surface white background showing central raised area several straight radiating ridges extend outward spokes metal variations tone silvery gray darker gray small patches greenish discoloration surface scratches dents.