Octavian as Augustus, 27 BC – 14 AD
Denarius, Caesaraugusta (?) circa 19-18 BC, AR 3.76 g. CAESAR – AVGVSTVS Bare head r. Rev. MARTIS – [VL]TORIS Circular domed tetrastyle temple, containing helmeted figure of Mars, holding Aquila in r. hand and standard over l. shoulder. C 194. BMC 329. RIC 39a. CBN 1329.
Very rare and in exceptional condition for the issue. Struck on a very broad flan
and with an enchanting old cabinet tone. Good extremely fine
Ex Hamburger 19th October 1925, 467; Glendinings 2nd April 1952, Ryan part V, 1985; NAC 18, 200, 380 and Aureo & Calicó 339, 2019, Alba Longa, 1262 sales.