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Octavian as Augustus, 27 BC – 14 AD Denarius circa 16 BC. L. Mescinius Rufus., AR 18 mm., 3.79 g. Laureate head r. Rev. Mars, helmeted and cloaked, holding spear and parazonium, standing l. on inscribed pedestal. C 463. RIC 351. Very fine 130
Lightly toned, Good Very Fine/Very Fine.
This type, by the moneyer L Mescinius Rufus, must relate to the Parthian peace, the return of the Roman standards captured by Parthia, and the promise of the Temple of Mars Ultor. The reverse legend located on the pedestal and abbreviated ”PR RE” must be read VOTA PRO REDITV CAESARIS.
