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MARS VLTOR GmbH - Auction 26, Lot 92
Roman Imperial Augustus, 27 BC-AD 14. Silver Denarius (17 mm, 2.89 g.), uncertain mint in Spain (Colonia Patricia?), circa 19/8 BC. CAESAR AVGVSTVS Head of Augustus to left, wearing oak wreath. Rev. DIVVS • IVLIVS Sidus Iulium: eight-rayed comet with tail upward. BMC 326. Cohen 97. RIC 37b. Beautifully toned and very well defined. insignificant spots where the silver surface is missing, otherwise, good very fine. Estimate: 100 EUR Starting price: 80 EUR...		28 Jun 2026Upcoming
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Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 42, Lot 1794
Augustus, 27 BC-AD 14. Denarius (Silver, 21 mm, 3.77 g, 6 h), Colonia Patricia, 19 BC. CAESAR AVGVSTVS Head of Augustus to left, wearing oak-wreath. Rev. DIVVS IVLIVS Sidus Iulium: eight-rayed comet with tail upward. BMC 328. Cohen 99. RIC 38b. Heavily scratched and with two bankers' marks on the obverse, otherwise, very fine. This lot can be shipped to a US address. Starting price: 50 CHF...		27 Jun 2026Upcoming
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Auktionshaus Christoph Gärtner GmbH & Co. KG - Auction 65, Lot 34
Augustus (27 v.Chr. - 14 n.Chr.): AR-Denar, CAESAR AVGVSTVS / DIVVS - IVLIVS, achtstrahliger Komet, Cohen 97, RIC 37b, 3,15 g, sehr schön. [taxed under margin system] Starting price: 100 EUR...		8 Jun 2026381 EUR
Classical Numismatic Group - Electronic Auction 610, Lot 1042
Augustus. 27 BC-AD 14. AR Denarius (21.5mm, 3.67 g, 4h). Uncertain Spanish mint (Colonia Caesaraugusta?). Struck circa 19-18 BC. Head right, wearing oak wreath / DIVVS • IVLIV[S] across field, comet with eight rays and tail. RIC I 37a; RSC 98. Attractively toned, scratches, minor test cut. VF. From the Thomas Palmer Collection. Estimate: 750 USD...		3 Jun 20262,750 USD
Leu Numismatik AG - Auction 21, Lot 211
KINGS OF ARMENIA. Tigranes IV (Restored) and Erato, 2 BC-AD 1. Tetrachalkon (Bronze, 21 mm, 7.68 g, 12 h), Artaxata. BACIΛЄYC MЄΓAC [NЄOC TIΓPA]NHC Draped bust of Tigranes IV to right, wearing five-pointed tiara decorated with comet star and tied with a diadem. Rev. ЄPATⲰ BA[CIΛЄΩC TIΓPANOY] AΔЄΛΦH Draped bust of Erato to left. CAA 165-6. Kovacs 179. RPC I 3842. Very rare and among the finest known examples. An exceptional piece, beautifully preserved and with a perfectly readable name of Erat...		30 May 20267,500 CHF
Classical Numismatic Group - Auction 132, Lot 736
Augustus. 27 BC-AD 14. AR Denarius (21mm, 3.80 g, 6h). Uncertain Spanish mint (Colonia Caesaraugusta?). Struck circa 19-18 BC. Head right, wearing oak wreath / DIVVS • IVLIVS across field, comet with eight rays and tail. RIC I 37a; RSC 98. Lightly toned, hairlines. Near EF. Struck on a broad flan with full legends. This denarius reflects Augustus' use of his coinage to convey a political message. The obverse shows him wearing the corona civica, an oak wreath awarded to an individual who had ...		18 May 20263,250 USD
Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG - eLive Auction 92, Lot 5589
LOTS RÖMISCHER MÜNZEN Lot kaiserzeitlicher Denare: Enthalten sind Denare des Augustus (2x Revers Komet; 1x Revers zwei Lorbeerbäume), Tiberius, Nero, Vespasianus, Titus, Domitianus, Traianus und Hadrianus (auch für Sabina). Besonders hervorzuheben ist der sogenannte "tribute penny" des Tiberius und ein Denar des Traianus mit Traianssäule. Zum Teil selten. 21 Stück. 1 Stück subaerat, 1 Stück geglättet, schön-sehr schön Exemplare der Sammlung Antike Münzen aus adeligem Privatbesitz (abgeschl...		18 May 20263,800 EUR
Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG - eLive Auction 92, Lot 5590
LOTS RÖMISCHER MÜNZEN Lot kaiserzeitlicher Silbermünzen: Enthalten sind 19 Denare (dazu: ein Quinar) des Augustus, Nero, Vespasianus, Titus, Domitianus, Nerva, Traianus und Hadrianus (auch für Sabina). Besonders hervorzuheben ist ein Quinar des Titus, ein Münzmeisterdenar des C. Sulpicius Platorinus und ein Denar des Augustus mit Komet auf dem Revers. Zum Teil selten. 20 Stück. 1 Stück subaerat, 1 Stück mit Randausbruch, meist sehr schön Exemplare der Sammlung Antike Münzen aus adeligem Pr...		18 May 20262,200 EUR
Harlan J. Berk, Ltd. - Buy or Bid Sale 235, Lot 175
Augustus. Denarius; Augustus; 27 BC-14 AD, 19-18 BC, Denarius, 3.57g. RIC-37a (S ), BM-323, Paris-1293, C-98 corr. (3 Fr.). Obv: CAESAR AVGVSTVS Head r. wearing oak wreath. Rx: DIVVS - IVLIVS across field, Comet with eight rays and tail. Commemorates the comet that appeared in summer 44 BC and was taken to indicate Julius Caesar's deification.. VF / EF Estimate: 1400 USD...		14 May 20261,400 USD
Cambi & Crippa - Live Auction 1155, Lot 228
OTTAVIANO AUGUSTO, 27 a.C. - 14 d.C. Denario, 19-18 a.C. Caesaraugusta. OTTAVIANO AUGUSTO, 27 a.C. - 14 d.C. CAESAR AVGVSTVS Testa con corona di quercia a s. R/ DIVVS – IVLIVS Cometa a otto raggi con coda rivolta verso l'alto. C 97. BMC 326. RIC 37b. CBN 1302. g. 3,79. Diam. mm. 19,56. Arg. Contromarca al diritto, impercettibili graffi da pulizia. Migliore di BB Shipping only in Italy. Starting price: 300 EUR...		12 May 2026400 EUR
Dr. Busso Peus Nachfolger - Auction 445, Lot 1766
Kaiserliche Prägungen Augustus, 27 v. Chr.-14 n. Chr. Denar 19/18 v. Chr., Colonia Patricia (Cordoba) (?). Kopf mit Lorbeerkranz / 8 strahliger Komet mit Schweif. 7h. RIC 102; C. 98. 3.60 g.; 18,5 mm. Feine Tönung Gutes Sehr schön Minimaler Schrötlingseinriss Aus der Sammlung Dr. Fritz Reiff. Das Münzbild nimmt Bezug auf die Erscheinung eines Kometen zum Zeitpunkt der Gottwerdung (Divinisierung) Caesars, 44 v. Chr. Von Horaz später als sidus Iulium bezeichnet, deutete man den Kometen als den...		22 Apr 2026950 EUR
Tauler & Fau - Auction 169, Lot 315
Augustus. Denarius. 19-18 BC. Caesar Augusta (Zaragoza). (Ffc-75). (Ric-37b). (Cal-703). Anv.: CAESAR (AVG)VSTVS head of Augustus left wearing oak-wreath. Rev.: (DIV)VS - IVLIVS across field; between a comet of eight rays. Ag. 2,85 g. Patina. Knock on obverse. Graffiti on reverse. Choice VF. Est...500,00. Spanish description: Augusto. Denario. 19-18 a.C. César Augusta (Zaragoza). (Ffc-75). (Ric-37b). (Cal-703). Anv.: Cabeza laureada de Augusto a izquierda, CAESAR (AVG)VSTVS. Rev.: Cometa de ...		13 Apr 2026400 EUR
Savoca Numismatik GmbH & Co. KG - Online Auction 318 | Silver, Lot 150
Augustus 27 BC-AD 14. Uncertain Spanish mint (Colonia Caesaraugusta?) Denarius AR 19 mm, 3,53 g CAESAR AVGVSTVS, oak-wreathed head to right / Eight-tailed comet with tail upwards; DIVVS IVLIVS across fields. Good Very Fine RIC I 37a; BMCRE 323-325 = BMCRR Gaul 135-7; RSC 98. Starting price: 750 EUR...		12 Apr 20261,400 EUR
Heritage World Coin Auctions - Showcase Auction 61605, Lot 23029
Ancients Augustus (27 BC-AD 14). AR denarius (19mm, 3.76 gm, 7h). NGC Choice Fine 5/5 - 4/5, edge cut. Uncertain Spanish mint (Caesaraugusta?), ca. 19-18 BC. CAESAR-AVGVSTVS, laureate head of Augustus left / DIVVS-IVLIVS, eight-rayed comet with tail upwards. RIC I 37b. Flashes of cerulean and amber toning. A comet that appeared in summer 44 BC was held to signal Julius Caesar's ascension to the heavens, and proved quite useful in Octavian's effort to get the Senate to deify his adoptive fathe...		15 Mar 20262,200 USD
Leu Numismatik AG - Web Auction 40, Lot 2356
Augustus, 27 BC-AD 14. Denarius (Subaeratus, 20 mm, 3.33 g, 6 h), a contemporary plated imitation of an issue from an uncertain mint in Spain. Irregular mint, after 19 BC. CAESAR AVGVSTVS Head of Augustus to left, wearing oak-wreath. Rev. [DIVVS] IVLIVS Sidus Iulium: eight-rayed comet with tail upward. Cf. BMC 328, Cohen 99 and RIC 38b (for prototype). Beautifully toned and very attractive. Light scratches and the reverse struck slightly off center, otherwise, good very fine. The 'star' on t...		14 Mar 2026750 CHF
Tauler & Fau - Auction 167, Lot 883
Augustus. M. Sanquinius. Fourée Denarius. 17 BC. Rome. (Ric-I 338 var.). (Bmcre-71 var.). (Rsc-1 var.). Anv.: AVGVSTVS DIVI•F, bare head of Augustus right. Rev.: M•SANQVINIVS•III•VIR, laureate head of Julius Caesar right, comet with four rays and a tail above. Ae/Ar. 3,86 g. It retains practically all silver plating, the samples of its copper soul being almost negligible. Rare. Choice VF. Est...400,00. Spanish description: Augusto. M. Sanquinius. Denario forrado. 17 a.C.. Roma. (Ric-I 338 va...		23 Feb 2026300 EUR
Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) - January 2026 NYINC Auction, Lot 40217
AUGUSTUS with DIVUS JULIUS CAESAR, 27 B.C.- A.D. 14. AR Denarius (3.14 gms), Rome Mint; M. Sanquinius, moneyer, 17 B.C. NGC VF, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 2/5. Edge Chip, Mark. To view all items from the Connecticut Collection, click here. RIC-338; RSC-1. Obverse: Bare head of Augustus right; Reverse: Youthful, laureate head of deified Julius Caesar right; above, comet with four rays and tail. Despite the noted subtle distractions, this well centered example offers a pleasing gunmetal gray tone and...		16 Jan 20262,100 USD
Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) - January 2026 NYINC Auction, Lot 45362
AUGUSTUS, 27 B.C.- A.D. 14. AR Denarius (3.52 gms), Uncertain Spanish Mint (Colonia Patricia?), ca. 19-18 B.C. NGC VF, Strike: 5/5 Surface: 3/5. Brushed. To view all items from the Connecticut Collection, click here. RIC-37B; RSC-97. Obverse: Head of Augustus left, wearing oak wreath; Reverse: DIVVS - IVLIVS; Comet with eight rays and tail pointed upward. From the Connecticut Collection. Ex: Coin Galleries Mail Bid Sale (7/1999) Lot # 231. Estimate: 200 - 400...		16 Jan 20261,800 USD
Noonans (formerly Dix Noonan Webb) - Auction 344, Lot 579
Ancient Coins from Various Properties Augustus (27 BC-AD 14), Denarius, Cæsaraugusta, c. 19-18 BC, bust left, wearing oak wreath, caesar avgvstvs around, rev. divus ivlivs either side of eight-rayed comet with tail upwards, 3.79g/3h(RIC 37b; RSC 97). A few marks on obverse, otherwise good very fine well centred on a broad flan, attractive grey tone £400-£500 --- Provenance: Bonhams Auction, 3 April 2008, lot 393...		10 Dec 20251,200 GBP
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Numismatik Naumann (formerly Gitbud & Naumann) - Auction 159, Lot 572
AUGUSTUS, with DIVUS JULIUS CAESAR (27 BC-14 AD). Denarius. Rome. M. Sanquinius, moneyer. Obv: AVGVSTVS DIVI F. Bare head of Augustus right. Rev: M SANQVINIVS III VIR. Youthful laureate head of Julius Caesar right; above comet with four rays and tail. RIC² 338. In 44 BC, a year of institutional political upheaval, the sighting of a comet, an exceptional astronomical event, was seen as a divine sign related to Caesaricide and appeared on some rare Republican and Augustan denarii. Virgil ...		7 Dec 20251,300 EUR
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