Octavian as Augustus, 27 BC – 14 AD.
Denarius, Lugdunum 15-13, AR 3.86 g. AVGVSTVS – DIVI·F Bare head r. Rev. Two soldiers (or Drusus and Tiberius) with parazonium offering branches to Augustus seated l. on platform; in exergue, IMP·X. C 133. BMC 445. RIC 165a. CBN 1366.
Very rare and in exceptional condition for the issue, among the finest specimens
known. Struck on very fresh metal and with a lovely iridescent tone.
Virtually as struck and almost Fdc