THE ROMAN EMPIRE
Octavian as Augustus, 27 BC – 14 AD
Denarius, Colonia Patricia circa 18 BC, AR 3.82 g. S P Q R PAREN / CONS SVO Toga picta over tunica palmata between aquila, on l., and wreath, on r. Rev. CAESAR[I] / AVGVSTO Slow quadriga r. with ornamented panels surmounted by four miniature galloping horses. C 78. BMC 397. RIC 99. CBN 1191.
Wonderful iridescent tone and extremely fine
From the collection of E.E. Clain-Stefanelli.