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Denarius - Augustus AVGVSTVS
| Issuer | Imperial Roman Mint |
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| Year | 27 BC - 14 AD |
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| Shape | Round (irregular) |
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| Reverse description | A capricorn, the personal emblem of Augustus, depicted in right profile, with the body of a goat and the tail of a fish curling beneath it; the creature holds a globe between its forelegs and a rudder extending behind, symbolizing Augustus's dominion over land and sea. Above the capricorn, a cornucopia rises, referencing imperial abundance and prosperity. The design is rendered in fine relief with confident engraving typical of Lugdunum workshop production. The legend AVGVSTVS is inscribed in the lower field in well-spaced Latin capitals, partially visible as VCVSTVS due to die placement on this example. The overall composition is a powerful statement of Augustan ideology and divine favour. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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| Mint | Lugdunum (Lyon) |
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