Ancients Augustus (27 BC-AD 14). AV aureus (19mm, 7.88 gm, 12h)

Ancients
Augustus (27 BC-AD 14). AV aureus (19mm, 7.88 gm, 12h). NGC Choice Fine 5/5 - 3/5, edge marks. Lugdunum, 2 BC-AD 4. CAESAR AVGVSTVS-DIVI F PATER PATRIAE, laureate head of Augustus right / AVGVSTI F•COS DESIG PRINC IVVENT, Gaius and Lucius Caesars, both togate, standing facing, resting inner hand on grounded shield with transverse spear behind; simpulum (on left) and lituus (on right) turned inwards in upper field, C•L•CAESARES in exergue. RIC I 206. Calicó 176a. Handsome, larger portrait, overall well-centered on bright surfaces.

Ex Jonathan Kern, private sale with old dealer's tag included.

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