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Octavian AR Denarius. Cyrenaica, provincial governor L Pinarius Scarpus, circa 31-29 BC. Open right hand reaching left, IMP CAESARI above, SCARPVS IMP below / DIVI F on right, AVG•PONT on left, Victory standing right on globe, holding wreath. Crawford 546/6. 2.68g, 19mm, 12h.
Near Very Fine. Rare.
According to Crawford, this coin represents the last denarius of the Roman Republic. L. Pinarius Scarpus commanded four legions for Marc Antony in Cyrenaica against Octavian's African army, which was under the command of Cornelius Gallus. After learning of Antony's defeat at Actium, Scarpus changed his allegiance to Octavian, and this issue was struck shortly after the battle of Actium, the open hand signalising a gesture of friendship from Scarpus to his formet enemy.
Near Very Fine. Rare.
According to Crawford, this coin represents the last denarius of the Roman Republic. L. Pinarius Scarpus commanded four legions for Marc Antony in Cyrenaica against Octavian's African army, which was under the command of Cornelius Gallus. After learning of Antony's defeat at Actium, Scarpus changed his allegiance to Octavian, and this issue was struck shortly after the battle of Actium, the open hand signalising a gesture of friendship from Scarpus to his formet enemy.