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Augustus, 27 BC-AD 14. Denarius (Silver, 18 mm, 3.41 g, 7 h), Lugdunum, 12 BC. AVGV[STVS DIVI•F] Bare head of Augustus to right. Rev. IMP XI Capricorn to right, holding globe attached between front hooves. BMC 465. Cohen 147. RIC 174. about very fine.
The capricorn was a half terrestrial, half marine being, and played a prominent role in Augustan propaganda, seen on several coin types as well as in other media. Here the capricorn with globe seems to signify Augustus' power over land and sea. The rudder and cornucopiae are terrestrial attributes of the goddess Bona Fortuna, reminding us of Augustus' role in bringing peace and good fortune to the Empire after the devastating civil wars of the 40s and 30s BC.