Lot 2567
Augustus, 27 BC-AD 14. Silver Denarius (3.6g). Uncertain mint in Spain (Caesaraugusta?), 19/8 BC. CAESAR AVGVSTVS, head of Augustus left, wearing oak wreath.Reverse: DIVVS above, IVLIVS below, comet of eight rays. RIC 38b; BMC 326; RSC 97. Sear 1607 We note some antique scratches in the reverse fields. Very Fine.
The reverse depicting the 'Julian star' was a comet which appeared in the sky shortly after Caesar's assassination in 44 BC. Augustus (Octavian), took this as a positive sign of divinity from Caesar. Estimated Value $500 - 600
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