Ancient Rome - 19 BCE Augustus AV Aureus NGC Choice XF
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Augustus AV Aureus, NGC Choice XF, Strike: 5/5, Surface: 4/5. 7.99 g. Obverse: Laureate head of Augustus facing to right. CAESAR AVGVSTVS DIVI F PATER PATRIAE (Caesar Augustus, son of the divine, father of the nation). Reverse: Gaius and Lucius Caesar standing, each, togate, resting hand on shield and spear, simpulum, right, and lituus, left, flanking, left and right respectively. C L CAESARES AVGVSTI F COS DESIG PRINC IVVENT (Gaius and Lucius, sons of Caesar Augustus, consuls elect, princes of the youth). References: Calicó 176a. RIC I 206.
Bust of Augustus as a younger Octavian, circa 30 BC. Capitoline Museum, Rome. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.
| Grading Service | NONE |
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| Year of Issue | NONE |
| Grade | NONE |
| Ancient Year Range | 1-100 AD |
| Denom Type | N/A |
| Numeric Denomination | AV Aureus |
| Mint Location | NONE |
| Designation | NONE |
| Circ/UnCirc | Not Specified |
| Strike Type | N/A |
| Holder Variety | Strike 5/5; Surface 4/5 |
| Grade Add On | NONE |
| Holder Type | N/A |
