Octavian as Augustus, 27 BC – 14 AD. Denarius, Colonia Patricia (?) circa 18-17/16, AR 3.77 g. Bare head r. Rev. AVGVSTVS Capricorn r., holding globe attached to rudder; above its back, cornucopiae. C 21. BMC 346. RIC 126. CBN 1266.
Lovely iridescent tone and about extremely fine
Privately purchased from Gorny & Mosch in June 2006.