★ Aegvpto Capta Denarius ★

Augustus (27 BC - 14 AD). AR Denarius, 28 BC. Uncertain mint (Pergamum ?). Obv. CAESAR DIVI F COS VI. Bare head right, small capricorn below. Rev. Crocodile right; AEGVPTO above, CAPTA below. RIC I (2nd ed.) 545. AR. 3.88 g. 19 mm. RRR. Very rare, well centred and in excellent condition for issue. Brilliant, lightly toned and with a hint of iridescence. Rare as such. About EF. This fascinating issue records the subjugation of Egypt after the battle of Actium and the death of Marcus Antonius and Cleopatra.