more than two decades after the event, Augustus, who has consilidated power, was emphasising the religious and divine foundations of his rule
Context
the comet was seen soon after the death of Caesar
Such event was exploited by Augustus, who declared the comet was the soul of Caesar ascending to heaven, which provided legitimacy to his divine status
Augustus obverse
wearing a oak wreath [corona civica]
Awarded for saving the citizens live, emphasising his role as the saviour of Rome
