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8 BC NGC Ch VF Augustus Denarius Roman Empire Caesar Gaius Galloping Legionary Eagle Rare (25121101C)

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  • Choice Very Fine Roman Empire silver denarius coin.
  • Struck for Emperor Augustus at the Lugunum Mint, 8 BC.
  • RIC 199, RSC 40, Foss 94 (attributed to 8 BC), 3.64g, approx. 18mm.
  • Rare historic issue to commemorate the first military campaigns of Gaius Caesar in Gaul.
  • Obverse: AVGVSTVS DIVI F, laureate head facing right.
  • Reverse: C CAES AVGVS F, Gaius galloping on horseback right with sword in left hand and reigns in right hand, behind legionary eagle between two standards.
  • Certified by NGC to Ch VF, Strike 4/5, Surface 3/5 marks (not distracting).
  • Well struck and attractively toned.
  • Gaius was Augustus' grandson and adopted heir.