AUGUSTUS, 27 B.C.- A.D. 14. AR Denarius (3.40 gms), Rome Mint; L. Mescinius Rufus, moneyer, 16 B.C. NGC Ch VF, Strike: 4/5 Surface: 2/5. RIC-358; RSC-462. Obverse: I O M / S P Q R V S / PR S IMP CAE / QVOD PER EV / R P IN AMP / AT Q TRAV / S E in seven lines within wreath; Reverse: L MESCINIVS RVFVS III VIR, cippus inscribed IMP / CAES / AVGV / COMM / CONS in five lines; S C across field. Despite its somewhat rough and compact nature, a VERY RARE offering from very early in the Empire. Darkly toned throughout.
