Octavian as Augustus, 27 BC – 14 AD. Aureus, Caesaraugusta (?) circa 19-18 BC, AV 7.89 g. CAESAR / AVGVSTVS Two laurel branches. Rev. OB / CIVIS / SERVATOS within oak-wreath. C 206. Bahrfeldt 123. BMC 317. RIC –, RIC I edition 249. CBN 1280. Calicó 249.
Very rare and in exceptional condition for the issue, possibly the finest specimen
known. Struck on a very broad flan and complete, good extremely fine
Previously purchased in July 1996.