Octavian as Augustus, 27 BC – 14 AD.
L. Mescinius Rufus. Denarius 16 BC, AR 17 mm, 3.34 g. [S C OB R P CVM SALVT IMP CAESAR AVGVS CONS] Facing head of Augustus, slightly turned to r. on roundel within laurel wreath (imago clipeata). Rev. [L MESCINIVS R]VFV[S III VIR] Mars standing l. naked but for helmet, holding spear and parazonium, standing on pedestal inscribed [S P Q R V P / S PR S ET / RED AVG]. C 465. BMC 90. RIC 356. CBN 341.Extremely rare. A very interesting and innovative portrait. Light iridescent
tone, surface somewhat corroded, otherwise fine

Ex Morton & Eden 68, 2014, 109 and CNG e380, 2016, 480 sales. From the estate of Thomas Bentley Cederlind. Found near Lichfield in Staffordshire, September 2005, PAS reference no. WMID-9BED85.