ROMAN EMPIRE - NOVEL Augustus (27 BC - 14 AD). Denarius with Q. Rustius ND (19 BC), Rome. Av. Q RVSTIVS FORTVNAE. Bust of Fortuna Victrix, helmeted, and Fortuna Felix, diademed; in exergue: ANTIAT. Rv. CAESARI. AV - GVSTO. Decorated altar with inscription FOR. RE in centre and EX S C in exergue. RIC.322; Silver - 3.93 g - 18.5 mm - 2 h With a collector's label. NGC Ch XF 4/5 2/5 scratches (8237653-003). Barely scratched with a needle on the right. The blank is slightly oblong, with good centring showing the entire altar on the reverse. Nice iridescent patina. A superb piece. The reverse depicts the Ara Fortunae Reducis, the altar of Fortuna Redux "who watches over the safe return of those who have set out on a perilous journey". It was built to commemorate Augustus' return from his three-year tour of the eastern provinces on 12 October 19 BC, which was a public holiday with sacrifices. * Following Council Directive (EU) 2022/542 of April 5, 2022, implemented in national law from 01/01/2025, buyers from within the EU have to pay 5.5% VAT on the hammer price of this lot. * Following Council Directive (EU) 2022/542 of April 5, 2022, implemented in national law from 01/01/2025, buyers from within the EU have to pay 5.5% VAT on the hammer price of this lot.