Roman Empire, Octavian, 27 BC - AD 14, Cistophorus 27-26 BC, Pergamum, NGC graded

Roman Empire. Augustus, 27 BC-AD 14. Cistophorus; Silver; 26 mm; 11.61 g.; Pergamum , 27-26 BC.
Obverse: IMP•CAESAR Bare head of Augustus to right // Reverse: AVGVSTVS Six grain ears tied together.

BMC 699. RIC 494. RPC I 2212. Sutherland Group IVγ.

A lovely coin, perfectly centered and with what is surely amongst the finest Augustus portraits on coinage.
Scuffs, edge marks and countermark noted, fine style noted (gorgeous old cabinet tone with attractive irridescent hilights not noted - though evident).
NGC CH XF Strike: 5/5 Surface: 2/5.