Divus Augustus, struck by Tiberius AD 22-30. 28 mm. 9.95 grams.
DIVVS AVGVSTVS PATER, radiate head of Augustus left
PROVIDENT below altar with S C either side.

RIC 81. BMC Tiberius 146. Sear I 1789

This reverse type was revived by Vitellius and Vespasian and restored by Titus, Domitian, and Nerva with a restoration legend around the altar.
 


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