★ An attractive as of Augustus with Salvius M. Otho ★

Augustus, 27 BC-AD 14. As (Copper, 26 mm, 10.18 g, 2 h), with Salvius M. Otho, moneyer, Rome, 7 BC. CAESAR AVGVST•PONT•MAX•TRIBVNIC [POT] Bare head of Augustus to left. Rev. M SALVIVS OTHO III VIR•A•A•A•FF around large S C. BMC 233. Cohen 516. RIC 432. Attractive patina. The reverse struck slightly off center and with minor deposits, otherwise, very fine.

From an old Swiss collection, formed in the 1950s to mid 1970s.