The Triumvirs. Octavian. Autumn 30-summer 29 BC. AR Denarius (20mm, 3.91 g, 1h). Uncertain mint in Italy (Rome?). Good VF.

CNG Feature Auction 132
Lot: 734. Estimated: $ 500

Roman Republican, Coin-in-Hand Video, Silver

Sold For $ 1 600. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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The Triumvirs. Octavian. Autumn 30-summer 29 BC. AR Denarius (20mm, 3.91 g, 1h). Uncertain mint in Italy (Rome?). Bare head right / Octavian’s Actian arch (arcus Octaviani), showing a single span surmounted by Octavian in facing triumphal quadriga; IMP • CAESAR on the architrave. CRI 422; RIC I 267; RSC 123; Elkins, Monuments, Figure 44. Lightly toned with hints of iridescence. Good VF.

The single-span Arcus Octaviani, celebrating Octavian’s victory at Actium, consisted of a single arcade and surmounted by a sculptural group of Octavian in a triumphal quadriga. It was replaced in 19 BC by the arcus Augusti, a triple-span arch built to celebrate the recovery by Augustus of the famous standards lost by Antony and Crassus.

The final winners of all CNG Feature Auction 132 lots will be determined at the live online sale that will be held on 18-19 May 2026.

CNG Feature Auction 132 – Session Three – Lot 588-888 will be held Tuesday morning, 19 May 2026 beginning at 9:00 AM ET.

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