AugustusTarpeiaDenarius

AR Augustus Denarius 27 B.C.- 14 A.D.(4.01g) O: Augustus bare head r.; CAESAR AUGUSTUS; BMC 29; Cohen 494; RIC 299 R: The ex-Sabine maiden Tarpeia covered with shields; III VIR TURPILLIANUS G: Magnificent gun metal blue toning with golden highlights in the hair. Extremely rare in this state of preservation. EF S: Bank Leu Auktion 57(lot 217) 5/25/93; ex. Bob Levy Collection; ex. Auktion Bank Leu 38(lot 221), 1986