 Augustus. Denarius, 18-17/6 B.C. Spanish mint (Colonia Patricia?). Bare head l.; anepigraphic. Rv. Capricorn r., a cornucopiae on its back, holding a globe attached to a rudder; AVGVSTVS below. RIC 130 (R2). Pleasing pale silver. Well-centered on a full flan with a wonderful aquiline portrait of Augustus. F.D.C., a superb example. (Est. $2,500-$3,500)
Capricorn was the birthsign of Augustus.
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