Augustus

Denarius · Silver

RIC I² 542

Obverse

Head of Augustus, laureate, right

Reverse

Capricorn, right; above, star

Historical Note

Capricorn was Augustus's birth sign, adopted as a symbol of divine destiny. The star above likely represents the Sidus Iulium — the comet that appeared after Caesar's death in 44 BC, interpreted as Caesar's soul ascending to heaven — reinforcing Augustus's claim as son of a god.