The Roman Empire
Octavian as Augustus, 27 BC – 14 AD. Denarius, Colonia Patricia (?) circa 18-17/16 BC, AR 3.83 g. Bare head r. Rev. Capricorn l., holding globe attached to rudder, cornucopiae above its back; below, AVGVSTVS. C 21. BMC 345. Mazzini 25 (this coin). RIC 128. CBN 278 (atelier auxiliaire).
Rare. Old cabinet tone, minor chip and mark on the edge at two
o'clock on obverse, otherwise about extremely fine