Octavian as Augustus, 27 BC – 14 AD Denarius circa 16 BC, AR 18mm., 3.76g. Laureate head r. Rev. L MESCINI – VS RVFVS Mars, helmeted and cloaked, holding spear and parazonium, standing l. on pedestal inscribed S P Q R / V PR RE / CAES. C 463. BMC 86. RIC 351. CBN 331.

Attractive old cabinet tone. Insignificant graffito on rev.; otherwise Good Very Fine.

From the E.E. Clain-Stefanelli Collection

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