Lot 1270
Augustus. Silver Denarius (3.87 g), 27 BC-AD 14. Lugdunum, 8 BC. AVGVSTVS DIVI F, laureate head of Augustus right. Reverse: C CAES above, AVGVS F in exergue, Caius Caesar on horseback galloping right, holding sword and reins; behind, legionary eagle between two standards. RIC 199; BMC 500-2; RSC 40. NGC grade Ch XF; Strike: 5/5, Surface: 3/5. Light marks beautifully toned. Estimated Value $1,000 - UP
Gaius, along with his brother Lucius, were grandson of Augustus, whom he adopted as his heirs. The reverse of this lovely denarius shows Gaius leading Rome's armies (represented by the legionary eagle and standards) in Gaul, his first foray into leading troops in battle.
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