Roman Empire, Octavian as Augustus, 27 BC - AD 14, Cistophorus ca. 25-20 BC, Ephesos

Roman Empire. Augustus 27 BC - AD 14. Cistophorus ca. 25-20 BC, Ephesos. Silver 11.96 g.; 25,5 mm.
Obverse: Bare head of Augustus to right. Obverse caption: IMP• CAESAR //
Reverse: Altar hung with wreaths and garlanded; on front are two hinds standing right and left facing one another. Reverse caption: AVGVSTVS

RIC: 479. RPC: 2215.

Rare quality. High relief portrait, finely engraved, nice cabinet patina. Uncertain mint, probably Ephesus (Ionia). Mint state MS 60-62