The Roman Empire
Octavian as Augustus, 27 BC – 14 AD
Divus Augustus. As circa 98 AD, Æ 11.24 g. Bare head r. Rev. Eagle standing facing on globe with spread wings, head r. C – cf. 565 (eagle on thunderbolt). RIC Nerva 129.
Dark tone somewhat smoothed, otherwise about extremely fine
Ex CNG sale 51, 1999, 1187.