★ Exceptional Augustus Portrait ★

Augustus (27 BC-14 AD) with C. Antinstius Reginus. AR Denarius, Rome mint, 13 BC. Obv. CAESAR AVGVSTVS. Bare head right. Rev. C ANTISTIVS REGINVS [III V]IR. The sacrificial implements: simpulum and lituus above, tripod and patera below. RIC I (2nd ed.) 410. AR. 3.86 g. 17.50 mm. R. An outstanding example, with a wonderful portrait. Lovely light cabinet tone, with golden and iridescent hues. Virtually as struck. About FDC/EF.