Ancient Coins: ROMAN IMPERIAL SILVER: Augustus, 27 B.C.-14 A.D.

AR Denarius, 3.84g. 19x21 mm.   Rome, 17 B.C.  magistrate: M Sanquinius.   M SANQVINIVS III VIR.   Laureate head of the deified Julius Caesar to right; comet above.  Rev. AVGVSTVS DIVI F LVDOS SAE.  Herald of the Saecular games standing to right; he wears a long robe and a feathered helmet;  he holds a winged caduceus and a shield ornamented with a star.  RIC 340.  BMC 70.  minute ancient banker's marks in field.  Fine toning and excellent strike.

Provenance/Pedigree:
Ex: Brian Kritt, Maryland, Jan. 6, 2009.

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