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Denarius - Augustus DIVVS IVLIVS

Issuer Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year 19 BC - 18 BC
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Weight 3.7 g
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Reverse description A large eight-rayed comet (sidus Iulium) fills the central field, with a prominent elongated nucleus rendered in relief at the top of the design, representing the divine star believed to be the soul of the deified Julius Caesar ascending to the heavens. Eight tapering rays radiate symmetrically from a central pellet, extending to the beaded border. The horizontal legend DIVVS IVLIVS is inscribed across the field, flanking the central pellet between the rays. The overall composition is bold and symbolic, directly referencing the comet seen during the funeral games of Julius Caesar in 44 BC.
Reverse script Latin
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Mintage ND (19 BC - 18 BC)
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