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. 4.05 g. 19.5 mm. R. Rare and choice, well centred and complete. Fine style. Iridescent hues, sound metal. Almost imperceptible scuff on the hair. Sharp details. EF.