CNG 105, Lot: 782. Estimate $500. Sold for $1000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

The Triumvirs. Octavian. Autumn 30-summer 29 BC. AR Denarius (21.5mm, 3.64 g, 3h). Italian (Rome?) mint. Bare head right / Naval and military trophy facing, composed of helmet, cuirass, shield, and crossed spears, set on prow of galley right; crossed rudder and anchor at base. CRI 419; RIC I 265a (Augustus); RSC 119 (Augustus). VF, attractive, old cabinet tone.

From the Archer M. Huntington Collection, ANS 1001.1.12826.