Augustus (27 BC-AD 14). AR denarius (19mm, 3.85 gm, 12h). NGC Choice VF S 3/5 - 4/5, brockage. ...
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Augustus (27 BC-AD 14). AR denarius (19mm, 3.85 gm, 12h). NGC Choice VF S 3/5 - 4/5, brockage. Incuse of reverse / AVGVSTI F COS DESIG PRINC IVVENT, Gaius and Lucius Caesars, togate, standing facing, each supporting grounded shield with inner hand, spears resting against shields; simpulum (on left) and lituus (on right) turned inwards above, C L CAESARES in exergue. Cf. RIC I 207 for reverse. A rare reverse brockage with great character. From the Eyeappealing Collection. Ex Heritage Auctions, Auction 232103 (20 January 2021), lot 63158. Augustus minted this series coins in both gold and silver as a way to introduce the world to his beloved grandsons, adopted sons, and heir apparent, Lucius and Gaius. These coins were part of Augustus' effort to secure a dynastic succession. However, fate had other plans as both Lucius and Gaius predeceased him, with Lucius died in AD 2 and Gaius in AD 4, events that deeply saddened Augustus. The premature demise of his grandsons forced him to adopt his stepson, Tiberius, as his heir, as many of his top picks did not outlive Augustus who died at the age of 75. HID07901242017 www.HA.com/TexasAuctioneerLicenseNotice
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