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Lot # 491
Divus Augustus (died 14 AD). AE Sestertius, Rome mint, struck under Tiberius, 22-23 AD. Obv. DIVVS AVGVSTVS PATER. Augustus, radiate and togate, seated left on throne, his feet on a stool, holding laurel branch in right hand and long scepter in left; altar to left. Rev. TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVST P M TR POT XXIIII, around large S C. RIC I (2nd ed.) (Tib.) 49. AE. 25.44 g. 35.00 mm. R. Rare and superb example of this fascinating issue. Enchanting brown patina with reddish hues. Good VF.