Description: eBay Menu Roman Empire Ancient Greek U.S. Coins World Coins All Listings Shop by EMPEROR Antoninus Pius Augustus Caracalla Commodus Diocletian Domitian Elagabalus Geta Gordian III Hadrian Julius Caesar Lucius Verus Marcus Aurelius Maximinus Thrax Nero Philip the Arab Septimius Severus Severus Alexander Trajan Vespasian Roman Republic Ancient Roman Empire Silver DenariusEmperor Augustus (r. 27 BC - 14 AD) "> "> "> Click Thumbnails to Enlarge Obverse: CAESAR AVGVSTVS, Head of Augustus, oak-wreathed, right Reverse: DIVVS IVLIVS, Comet with eight rays and tail Date: c. 19-18 B.C. RIC I Augustus 37A Size: 20mm diameter, 3.37g weight Composition: Silver This coin commemorates a historical astronomical event, the appearance of a seven-day comet in 44 BC just a couple of months after the brutal assassination of Julius Caesar in the halls of the Roman Senate. The comet was said to represent Caesar's soul ascending to the heavens, and was leveraged by his heir Augustus as political propaganda, most notably on these coins. The reverse side of this coin features the comet and its tail, along with the words "DIVVS IVLIVS" or "Divus Julius", proclaiming Julius Caesar had reached divine status and was a god. Interested in other ancient Greek and Roman coins? Please check out our other listings. Augustus (born Octavian) was Julius Caesar's great-nephew and adoptive heir. He was responsible for the formal dissolution of the Roman Republic and its rebirth as the Roman Empire, having himself declared the first emperor (taking the name Augustus). He is considered one of the greatest leaders and political minds in human history, and his empire lived on for over 450 years after his death (1400 years if the Byzantine Empire is counted). Our Policies 1) Lifetime guarantee of authenticity - all of our ancient coins are carefully authenticated and purchased from reputable numismatic auction houses. We have been selling on eBay for over 15 years and completely guarantee the authenticity of all the coins we sell. 2) Fast shipping - all orders shipped within one business day 3) 30-day return policy - not happy with your coin? Return it within 30 days of your purchase for a full refund, no questions asked (we pay the return shipping costs) 4) No overmarketing - only a simple description of wear/luster 5) No photoediting - all pictures are unedited Gift Options We offer multiple options for those looking to give our coins as gifts, or display/present them. Please contact us if you are interested, or purchase via the links below. Printed/signed certificate of authenticity ($5 additional) Black velvet display holder ($10 additional) Floating coin frame ($10 additional)
Price: 750 USD
Location: Seattle, Washington
End Time: 2024-12-03T17:36:18.000Z
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Denomination: Denarius
Historical Period: Roman: Imperial (27 BC-476 AD)
Composition: Silver
Year: 19 BC
Era: Ancient
Ruler: Augustus
