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3097
Octavian. Silver Denarius (3.87 g), 31-30 BC.
Uncertain Italian mint
(Rome?). Bare head of Octavian left.
Reverse:
CAESAR DIVI F, Vic-
tory standing left on globe, holding wreath and palm. RIC 254b; HCRI
407; BMC 603; RSC 64. Very scarce and seldom seen like this. Boldly
struck on an exceptionally broad flan with a fine sensitive portrait of
the future Augustus. Lovely old cabinet tone with hints of iridescense.
Superb Extremely Fine.
Octavian’s coinage of 31-30 BC is filled with the imagery of his recent
victory over Mark Antony, such as on the reverse of this splendid coin.
Here Victory is shown with her wreath and victory palm atop the ce-
lestial globe, signifying the end of the civil wars and world dominion.
Estimated Value ................................................................ $8,000 - 9,000
Ex UBS 78 (9-10 September 2008), 1226; Tinchant Collection.
