Outstanding Augustus' Denarius
Augustus (27 BC - 14 AD). AR Denarius, Lugdunum mint, 8-7 BC. Obv. AVGVSTVS DIVI F. Laureate head right. Rev. Gaius Caesar galloping right; behind, legionary eagle between two standards; above, C. CAES; in exergue, AVGVSTVS. F. RIC I (2nd ed.) 199. 3.98 g. 18.50 mm. Sound metal and full weight. A superb example, with a wonderful portrait, brilliant, with underlying luster and golden hues. EF.