ROMAN EMPIRE - NOVEL Augustus (27 BC - 14 AD). Denarius ND (18 BC), Colonia Patricia. Av. CAESARI - AVGVSTO (senestrorsum). Laureate bust right. Rv. MAR - VLT. Hexastyle temple surmounted by a dome, seen in perspective. An eagle in the centre and two standards between the columns. RIC.105a; Silver - 4.07 g - 17 mm - 6 h With an old pouch from Étienne Bourgey. NGC MS 4/5 4/5 scuff (8360797-018). Near mint condition, with a delicate iridescent patina. Small shock on the temple. Superb at Fleur de coin.