Augustus, AR Denarius, Lugdunum Mint, 27 BC – 14 AD

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Roman Republic, Augustus, AR Denarius (silver, 3.48g, 18.2mm), Lugdunum Mint, 27 BC – 14 AD
Obv: [CAESAR AVGVSTVS] DIVI F PATER PATR[IAE]; laureate head of Augustus right
Rev: AVGVSTI F COS DESIG PRINC IVVENT; Gaius and Lucius Caesar standing facing; two shields and two sceptres between; above, simpulum and lituus; C L CAESARES in exergue
Ref: RIC I 207 Rarity/Choice: Common, Good VF (banker mark on obverse, light toning)
Note: Augustus (27 BC – AD 14) was the first Roman Emperor, establishing the principate and marking the transition from the Roman Republic to the Roman Empire. He reigned from 27 BC until his death in AD 14, laying the foundation for the Roman Empire and implementing significant reforms in administration, finance, and military organization. By promoting his grandsons, Gaius and Lucius Caesar, Augustus aimed to ensure continuity and maintain the support of the Roman populace and military. This coin reflects Augustus’s political strategy and his emphasis on dynastic succession.  The obverse features a laureate head of Augustus facing right. The laurel wreath symbolizes victory and honor, emphasizing Augustus’s esteemed position as the ruler of the Roman Empire.  “CAESAR AVGVSTVS DIVI F PATER PATRIAE” translates to “Caesar Augustus, Son of the Divine, Father of the Fatherland.” This inscription highlights Augustus’s status as the adopted son of Julius Caesar (the “Divine”), his role as the emperor (Augustus), and his position as the paternal figure of the Roman state.  The reverse shows Gaius and Lucius Caesar standing facing each other. Gaius and Lucius were Augustus’s grandsons and were designated as his successors. They are depicted with two shields and two scepters between them, symbols of military and imperial authority. Above them are a simpulum (a ritual ladle) and a lituus (a augural staff), which are symbols associated with Roman religious and augural practices. “AVGVSTI F COS DESIG PRINC IVVENT / C L CAESARES” translates to “Son of Augustus, Consul Designate, Prince of Youth / C. L. Caesars.” This inscription refers to Augustus’s role in appointing his heirs and the future of the Roman imperial line.

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