★ An excellent portrait of Augustus ★

Augustus, 27 BC-AD 14. Denarius (Silver, 18 mm, 3.89 g, 8 h), uncertain Spanish mint (Colonia Patricia?), 17-16 BC. Bare head of Augustus to right. Rev. AVGVSTVS Capricorn to right, holding globe attached to rudder between front hooves and bearing cornucopiae on back. BMC 346-348. Cohen 21. RIC 126. A lightly toned example with a magnificent portrait. About extremely fine.