Lot Essay
This issue refers to Augustus' natal sign and the return of Crassius military standards from the Parthians.
Details
Augustus (27 BC-AD 14), Gold Aureus, 7.6 gms., mint of Antioch, struck c. 19-18 BC, bare head right, AVGVSTVS below, rev. Capricorn prancing right, SIGNIS RECEPTIS (RIC 521; BMC 680), nice, very fine with hints of luster