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Roman Imperial Coins AUGUSTUS (27 BC-14 AD). Denarius. Lugdunum. Obv: AVGVSTVS DIVI F. Bare head right. Rev: IMP - X / SICIL. Diana standing left, head right, holding spear and bow; to left, hound left. RIC² 173a. Condition: good fine. Weight: 3,00 g. Diameter: 18 mm.
This issue commemorates the defeat of Sextus Pompey by Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa in 36 BC at the Battle of Naulochus. Following the victory a shrine was erected to Diana Siciliensis at Naulochus, by whose divine favour the victory was supposedly gained.