The Roman Empire
Octavian as Augustus, 27 BC – 14 AD
M. Sanquinius. Denarius circa 17 BC, AR 3.83 g. AVGVST·DI – VI·F LVDOS·SAE Herald in long robe and feathered helmet, holding winged caduceus and shield decorated with star. Rev. M SANQVI – NIVS III VIR Youthful laureate head of the deified Julius Caesar; above, four-rayed comet with tail. C 6. BMC 70. RIC 340. CBN 273.
Very rare and in superb condition for the issue. Light tone and extremely fine