Octavian as Augustus, 27 BC – 14 AD. Denarius, Colonia Patricia circa 18-17/16, AR 3.97 g. Bare head r. Rev. Capricorn r., holding globe over rudder; above, cornucopiae. Below, AVGVSTVS. C 21. BMC 346. RIC 126. CBN 1266.
Struck on a very broad flan and with a lovely light iridescent
tone. Virtually as struck and almost Fdc