

Augustus (27 BC - 14 AD). AR Denarius, Rome mint, C. Antistius Vetus moneyer,16 BC. Obv. C ANTISTIVS VETVS III VIR. Diademed and draped bust of Venus right. Rev. COS / IMP CAESAR AVGVS / XI Simpulum, lituus, tripod and patera. RIC I (2nd ed.) 367. 3.72 g. 19.00 mm. R. Rare and choice, well centred and complete. Lovely old cabinet tone, with iridescent hues. VF.