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- Roman Imperial Coins, Augustus, Aureus 8-7 BC, VF
Product Description
Augustus 27 BC-14 AD. Aureus 19,5 mm 8-7 BC Rome. Laureate head right AVGVSTVS DIVI F / C CAES AVGVS F Caius Caesar riding right, holding sword and shield; behind aquila and two standards. A little bit rough on the obverse. RIC 198; GOLD, very fine
Caius Caesar, grandson of Augustus, was chosen to be his successor. in 8 BC he participated for the first time in military actions, shown impressively on this coin. These aurei were donations to Roman officers.
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