1. Artemide Aste
  2. Artemide LXII (26-27 Oct. 2024)
  3. The Roman Empire
Lotto 390:
Augustus (27 BC - 14 AD). AR Denarius, 12 BC. Obv. AVGVSTVS DIVI F. Bare head right. Rev. IMP XI. Capricorn right, holding globe. RIC I (2nd ed.) 174. AR. 4.03 g. 18 mm. Golden hues. Irregular flan. About EF/EF. The depiction of Capricorn on the reverse of this denarius holds significant astrological and symbolic meaning for Emperor Augustus. While his birth sign was Libra, Augustus closely associated himself with Capricorn, the sign under which he was conceived. In Roman astrology, this connection was seen as a potent symbol of his destined rise to power. Capricorn, symbolizing stability, prosperity, and divine favor, became an emblem of Augustus’ imperial authority. By featuring it on his coinage, Augustus reinforced the image of his reign as one guided by fate and the gods, securing his legitimacy as the ruler of Rome.
Base d'asta € 300
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