Obverse: Bare head of Augustus facing right with lituus behind. Reverse: Palm branch in quadriga galloping right.

Augustus, born Gaius Octavius and granted the title in 27 B.C., had by 13 B.C. consolidated the powers that defined the Principate, and the *lituus* marks his role as augur within the Roman priestly colleges.

The triumphal *quadriga* bearing a palm branch evokes the honors voted to Augustus for his military successes, the chariot itself a standard image of victory placed atop monuments and arches throughout the city.

Nicely toned with small banker's marks on obverse.


1/8/11	$500	VF	Stack's Bowers	▼ −23%
1/7/11	$590	VF	Ponterio & Associates, Inc.	▼ −9%

Denarius of AugustusRIC 339

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