Watch List notes:

The Roman Empire
Issues related to the Victory in the Battle of Actium

Denarius, Brundisium or Roma Autumn 30 BC, AR 3.48 g. Victory standing r. on prow, holding wreath in outstretched r. hand and palm branch in l. Rev. Octavian standing in slow triumphal quadriga advancing r.; in exergue, IMP CAESAR. C 115. BMC 617. Sear Imperators 416. RIC 264. CBN 98.
Lovely light iridescent tone, minor areas of weakness, otherwise extremely fine

Ex Lanz sale 132, 2006, 321.

The depicted arch is believed to be the single span arch originally erected in the Roman forum and here clearly dedicated to the victory of Octavian over Antony and Cleopatra. This arch was later replaced by a triple span arch, which is also depicted on coins of Octavian/Augustus (see lot 68 below). A similar design can also be found on his cistophori (see lot 58). MSG.