Ancient Coins: ROMAN IMPERIAL SILVER: Augustus, 27 B.C.-14 A.D.

AR Denarius, 3.99g. 20mm. Coinage with moneyer L Mescinius Rufus, 16 B.C.  Rome mint.  Laureate head of Augustus to right.  Rev.  L MESCINIVS RVFVS.  Mars standing on pedestal inscribed S P Q R   V PR RE CAES(vota pro reditu Caesaris).   RIC 351.  Attractive dark gray toning; this is an unusually complete strike and of exceptional quality.

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