The Roman Empire
Dynastic Issues of Augustus
Divus Augustus. As circa 34-37 AD, Æ 11.42 g. DIVVS·AVGVSTVS·PATER· Radiate head l. Rev. S – C Winged thunderbolt upright. C 249. BMC Tiberius 158. RIC Tiberius 83. CBN Tiberius 141.
A superb portrait and a finely detailed reverse, dark tone and good extremely fine Ex Antiqua sale XVII, 2013, 93.

I have always been amazed at how difficult it is to find the middle bronzes of the twelve Caesars in great condition. Surely almost all of these coins saw heavy circulation. This example is outstanding and must have been tucked away soon after striking. A great coin! MSG