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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