Watch List notes:

The Roman Empire
Octavian as Augustus, 27 BC – 14 AD

L. Mescinius Rufus. Denarius circa 16 BC, AR 3.75 g. Laureate head r. Rev. Mars, helmeted and cloaked, holding spear and parazonium, standing l. on pedestal. C 463. RIC 351.
Rare. Light iridescent tone and about extremely fine
Ex Gorny and Mosch sale 100, 1999, 1073.