Watch List notes:

The Roman Empire

Octavian as Augustus, 27 BC – 14 AD. C. Antistius Vetus. Denarius circa 16 BC, AR 4.04 g. Diademed bust of Venus r. Rev. Sacrificial implements: simpulum, lituus, tripod and patera. C 348 var. (AVGV). RIC 367.
Struck on a very broad flan and complete, old cabinet tone and about extremely fine

From the E.E. Clain-Stefanelli collection.