Bidspirit auction | Roman Silver Denarius -Gaius and

Roman Silver Denarius -Gaius and Lucius Caesar reverse 2BCE -4CE - A Roman silver denarius issued under Emperor Augustus, dating to circa 2BCE-4CE. The obverse displays a laureate portrait of Augustus facing right with the legend CAESAR AVGVSTVS DIVI F PATER PATRIAE. The reverse features Gaius and Lucius Caesar standing facing each other, each holding a spear and resting a hand on a shield, with a simpulum and lituus between them. The reverse legend identifies the type as C L CAESARES. This issue is cataloged as RIC 207 and is historically noted for its circulation during the early first century. The coin is struck in silver and displays dark gray toning. Diameter: 18-19 mm.