Augustus, Aureus, Lyons, AU(50-53), Gold, RIC:206
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Augustus (27 BC-AD 14), Aureus, Lyons, AU(50-53), Gold, RIC:206
Laureate head right
Gaius & Lucius standing front, each togate and with a hand resting on a round shield, a spear, and in field above, a simpulum right & lituus left
CAESAR AVGVSTVS DIVI F PATER PATRIAE
AVGVSTI F COS DESIG PRINC IVVENT / C L CAESARES
This type commemorates Gaius and Lucius Caesars, the grandsons of Augustus by Marcus Agrippa, as heirs to the imperial throne. They became Princeps juventutis very early and received as a gift a silver shield and a spear by Equestrian Order (equester ordo).

Our coin condition comments : superb quality
Our coin condition comments : some of its original luster
Our coin condition comments : high relief
Our coin condition comments : magnificent portrait
Our coin condition comments : legend is clearly visible
Flan : well-centered flan
Strike : fine engraving
Strike : well struck
Coin condition : AU(55-58)
Composition : Gold
Mint name : Lyons
Main character : Augustus
Denomination : Aureus
Diameter : 20.1
Year : Not Applicable
RIC : 206

7.93 gr(Coins>Roman>Empire Coins>1. The Julio-Claudians (27 BC to 69 AD))

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