Augustus AR Denarius. L. Mescinius Rufus, moneyer. Rome, 16 BC. Laureate head right / L MESCINI VS [RVF]VS, Mars, helmeted and cloaked, holding transverse spear and parazonium, standing left on pedestal inscribed S P Q R/V PR RE/ CAES in three lines. RIC 351; RSC 43a; BMCRE 86. 3.32g, 20mm, 6h.
Very Fine, slightly porous, some delamination, light cabinet tone.