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TIBERIUS, commemorative issue dedicated to Augustus. Sesterce. (Ae. 24.71g/35mm). 35-36 AD (RIC 63). Anv: Escudo with inscription: OB/CIVES/SER, inside a laurel wreath, below two crossed Capricorns, around legend: DIVO AVGVSTO SPQR. Rev: Uncirculated, around legend: TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVGVST PM TR POT XXXVII. Good Very Fine. Green patina. Rare specimen. The motif on the obverse recalls the granting of the "civic crown", made of oak leaves, to Augustus together with the mention "OB CIVES SERVATOS" in 27 BC. Originally, this crown was awarded to the soldier who had saved the life of a Roman citizen in combat. The Capricorns holding the shield allude to the symbol of the Zodiac under which Augustus was born.
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