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Code: 10431
Octavian, as Augustus 27 BC – 14 AD
Silver Cistophoric tetradrachm (= 3 denarii)
Ephesus mint 27-26 BC
Obverse: IMP·CAESAR, Bare head facing right, lituus before.
Reverse: AVGVSTVS, Capricorn moving to right, with its head turned back to left with cornucopiae; all within a laurel wreath tied at the bottom.
RPC 2213.
11.4 grams, 26 mm x 28 mm.
Practically very fine, struck on good metal with a pleasing light tone.