The Roman Empire
Octavian as Augustus, 27 BC – 14 AD
Denarius, Colonia Patricia (?) circa 18 BC, AR 3.88 g. Slow quadriga r., its panels ornamented with Victories, surmounted by four miniature prancing horses; in exergue, CAESARI AVGVSTO. Rev. S P Q R PAREN Toga picta over tunica palmate; on l., aquila and on r. wreath. In exergue, CONS SVO. C 80. BMC 401. RIC 100. CBN 1197.
Rare and in exceptional state of preservation. Wonderful iridescent
tone, virtually as struck and almost Fdc