Augustus. 27 BC-AD 14. AR Denarius (19.5mm, 3.39 g, 6h). Uncertain Spanish mint (Colonia Caesaraugusta?). Struck circa 18 BC. Fine.

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Lot: 500. Estimated: $ 100

Roman Imperial, Silver

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Augustus. 27 BC-AD 14. AR Denarius (19.5mm, 3.39 g, 6h). Uncertain Spanish mint (Colonia Caesaraugusta?). Struck circa 18 BC. Head right, wearing oak wreath / DIVVS • IVLIVS across field, comet with eight rays and tail. RIC I 37a; RSC 98. Toned, porous, scratches. Fine.

From the Conti Collection. Ex Pegasi BBS 96 (11 March 1996), lot 234.

The ‘Julian star’ was the comet that appeared in the evening skies shortly after the assassination of Julius Caesar in 44 BC. This was taken as a sign of his divinity.

Closing Date and Time: 15 March 2023 at 12:46:20 ET.

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