Caption

Denarius of Octavian Augustus (63 BC–14; Roman emperor 27 BC–14). Obverse: Head of Augustus in a laurel wreath at right, legend CAESAR / TVS, pearl border. Reverse: Comet with eight rays, legend DIVVS - IVLIV, pearl border. Circa 19–18 BC. Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; weight 2.92 g; axis 180 degrees.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A52_303

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Keywords

Denarius Octavian Augustus 63 Bc–14 Roman emperor 27 Bc–14 Obverse Head Augustus laurel wreath right legend CAESAR Tvs pearl border Reverse Comet eight rays legend DIVVS - IVLIV Circa 19–18 BC Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin weight 2.92 g axis 180 degrees worn round metallic coin raised profile person facing showing facial features detailed hair coin surface varied texture areas wear patina metal mainly silver gray darker gray blackened spots slight brownish discoloration places raised rim edge irregularities coin's shape background plain white.