The Triumvirs. Octavian. Summer 37 BC. AR Denarius (21mm, 3.70 g, 2h). Mint in southern or central Italy. EF.CNG Feature Auction 121 Roman Republican, Silver Sold For $ 1 300. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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The Triumvirs. Octavian. Summer 37 BC. AR Denarius (21mm, 3.70 g, 2h). Mint in southern or central Italy. Bare head right, with slight beard; IMP • CAESAR • DIVI • F [• III • VIR • ITE]R • R • P • C around / Emblems of the augurate and pontificate: simpulum, aspergillum, guttus, and lituus; COS • ITER • ET • TER • DESIG around and to right. Crawford 538/1; CRI 312; Sydenham 1334; RSC 91; RBW 1826. Lustrous, area of flat strike at periphery. EF. Excellent portrait of a young Octavian. |