Description In 44 BC, following the death of Julius Caesar, a comet appeared in the heavens over Rome and was accepted to be a manifestation of the divine soul of Julius Caesar. It was thought to herald a new age of peace and prosperity. Augustus used this event to emphasize his familial association with the deified Julius. Obverse: Head of Augustus, CAESAR AVGVSTVS Reverse: Comet with eight rays and tail, DIVVS above. Diameter: 20 mm Material: Silver-plated lead-free pewter Made in the USA Packaged in a coin collecting flip with the description of the coin printed on the flip insert.
