Caption

Denarius of Octavian Augustus (63 BC–14 AD), ca. 19–18 BC. Silver coin; weight 2.92 g; axis 180°. Obverse: legend 'CAESAR / TVS', head of Augustus in a laurel wreath at right, pearl border. Reverse: legend 'DIVVS - IVLIV', comet with eight rays, pearl border. Roman Empire; iconography: imperial bust, comet.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A52_304

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Keywords

Denarius Octavian Augustus 63 Bc–14 Ad ca 19–18 Bc Silver coin weight 2.92 g axis 180° Obverse legend Caesar Tvs head Augustus laurel wreath right pearl border Reverse Divvs - Ivliv comet eight rays Roman Empire iconography imperial bust round metallic coin worn uneven rim showing central raised dot surrounded radiating starburst several rays stylized flame- motif center coin surface aged areas darker lighter gray brownish patina texture scratches small pits.