Augustan Denarius showing Caesar's comet

Obvers and reverse of silver coin showing male head on one side in profile, star-shaped comet on the other

Augustus. 27 BC-14 AD. AR Denarius (3.88 gm). Struck circa 19-18 BC. Caesaraugusta mint. CAESAR AVGVSTVS, laureate head right / DIVVS IVLIV[S], comet of eight rays with tail upward. RIC I 37a; BMCRE 323; RSC 98.

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Associated Passages
Selection 9 (7.27-30)
Type
Image
License
Creative Commons Attribution
Date
19-18 BC
Culture
Roman
Inscription
CAESAR AVGVSTVS, laureate head right / DIVVS IVLIV[S], comet of eight rays with tail upward
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