Ancient Coins

Augustus (27 BC-AD 14), Augustus (27 BC-AD 14), Denarius, c. 17 BC, youthful bust right within oak wreath, rev. avgvst, candelabrum ornamented with rams' heads within wreath entwined with bucrania and pateræ, 3.73g/6h (RIC 540; CBN 1013; RSC 2 [Caius Caesar]). Stain on upper reverse, otherwise extremely fine, light iridescent tone (£600-800)