Divus Augustus. Died A.D. 14. Æ cast “sestertius." 22.58 gm. 34 mm. Paduan type. Early cast. His laureate head left; DIVVS AVGVSTVS PATER / OB / CIVES / SER in three lines on shield, bordered by oak wreath, supported by two capricorns set on globe; S C flanking. Klawans 1.

"Paduan" medals are so named after Giovanni da Cavino of Padua (1500-1570), who during his lifetime produced high quality dies to strike imitations and fantasy versions of Roman coins. The dies were passed down through Cavino's family until being purchased by the antiquary to the king of France in the 17th century, 100 years after Cavino's death. It is quite likely that the dies were used in the years between Cavino's death and their sale, and many copies were also cast based on struck originals.