The Triumvirs. Octavian. Autumn 30-summer 29 BC. AR Denarius (20mm, 3.73 g, 8h). Italian (Rome?) mint.Electronic Auction 476 Roman Republican, Silver Sold For $ 800. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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The Triumvirs. Octavian. Autumn 30-summer 29 BC. AR Denarius (20mm, 3.73 g, 8h). Italian (Rome?) mint. Bare head right / IMP CAESAR on the architrave of the Roman Senate House (Curia Julia), porch supported by four short columns, statue of Victory on globe surmounting apex of roof, statues of standing figures at the extremities of the architrave. CRI 421; RIC I 266; RSC 122. Lightly toned with a hint of iridescence, obverse banker’s mark, a few light scratches and minor porosity. Good VF. An unusually complete depiction of the Roman Senate house. |