Lot 5281

Description

Augustus as Octavian, (27 B.C. - A.D. 14), silver denarius, uncertain Italian mint (probably Brundisium, maybe Rome), issued Autumn 30 B.C. (3.69 grams), obv. Victory draped standing to right on prow, right hand holds wreath and left hand a palm, rev. IMP CAESAR in exergue, Octavian standing in ornamental slow quadriga to right, holding branch in right hand and reins in left hand, (S.1555, RIC 264, C.115, BMC 617). Slightly off centre on obverse and mild pitting on reverse, otherwise good very fine - nearly extremely fine and rare.

Ex V Auctions sale 265, lot 95 and Lanz sale 128, lot 210, with ticket.