Roman Empire. Augustus (27 BC-AD 14). Denarius Lugdunum 2-1 BC Gaius und Lucius Caesar

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Silver denarius of Augustus, struck at Lugdunum in 2–1 BC, weighing 3.70 g, with a laureate portrait of Augustus on the obverse and Gaius and Lucius Caesar on the reverse.

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Augustus (27 BC–14 AD) Denarius

Obverse: CAESAR AVGVSTVS DIVI F pater patriae, laurel-wreathed head of Augustus to the right.
Reverse: C L CAESARES AVGVSTI F COS DESIG PRINC IVVENT, Gaius and Lucius Caesar standing facing each other; between them two shields and two spears; above them a simpulum and a lituus.
Period of minting: 2–1 BC
Denomination: Denarius
Material: Silver
Diameter: 19.5 mm
Weight: 3.70 g
Mint: Lugdunum (Lyon)
Condition: very fine
Special features: localized corrosion traces, punch on the obverse and a small test strike on the reverse
Catalog numbers: RIC I² 207; RSC I 43

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Augustus (27 BC–14 AD) Denarius

Obverse: CAESAR AVGVSTVS DIVI F pater patriae, laurel-wreathed head of Augustus to the right.
Reverse: C L CAESARES AVGVSTI F COS DESIG PRINC IVVENT, Gaius and Lucius Caesar standing facing each other; between them two shields and two spears; above them a simpulum and a lituus.
Period of minting: 2–1 BC
Denomination: Denarius
Material: Silver
Diameter: 19.5 mm
Weight: 3.70 g
Mint: Lugdunum (Lyon)
Condition: very fine
Special features: localized corrosion traces, punch on the obverse and a small test strike on the reverse
Catalog numbers: RIC I² 207; RSC I 43

Shipping is insured. If you have questions, I am happy to help.
This item is subject to differential taxation under § 25a UStG. The VAT is not shown separately.

Details

Era
Before 1400
Culture/region
Roman Empire
Year/period and variation
Lugdunum 2-1 BC Gaius und Lucius Caesar
Ruler
Augustus (27 BC-AD 14)
Denomination
Denarius
Metal
AR
Condition
Ungraded
Weight
3.7 g
Number of objects
1
Theme
Lugdunum 2–1 BC Gaius and Lucius Caesar
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Objects sold
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