Roman Empire - Denarius of August (27 B.C. - 14 A.D.), from
Being the sons of his daughter Julia and Agrippa, Caius and Lucius were the intended successors of August and adopted by him as his sons. Unfortunately they died before they could govern. Augustus was inconsolable and he accused Livia of poisoning them in favour of her son Tiberius. Denomination: AR Denarius, beautiful silverCondition:Fine+ (scratches on the reverse side)Size:17 mm Weight: 3.7 gPeriod: 2 B.C. - 12 A.D.Struck in: Lyon.Exergue: CL CAESARES Caius andLucius caesarsObverse: CAESAR AVGVSTVS – DIVI F PATER PATRIAE, August laurelled to the right. Ceasar August, son of the divine Julius (Caesar), father of the nation.Reverse:AVGVSTI F COS DESIGN PRINC IVVENT, Caius and Lucius with shield en spears, with a sipulum and lithus between them. Sons of August, nominated consuls, princes of youth.Reference: RIC 207.Please see the images for your own impression. Read More