★ Outstanding Augustus' Portrait ★

Augustus (27 BC-14 AD). AR Denarius, 29-27 BC. Obv. Bare head right. Rev. IMP CAESAR across field. Herm surmounted by triumphal terminal bust of Octavian facing; below, winged thunderbolt. RIC I (2nd ed.) 269. AR. 3.50 g. 21.00 mm. S. Great metal. A superb portrait, sharply struck on a very broad flan. Lovely light cabinet tone, with golden hues. EF.