Octavian. Emperor from 27 B.C. AR denarius. 3.72 gm. 19 mm. Italian mint (possibly Rome). 28 B.C. His bare head left, a lituus behind; CAESAR COS VI around / A crocodile, jaws open, standing right; AEGYPTO above, CAPTA below. CRI 430. RIC 275b variety (direction of legend on obverse not listed in RIC). RSC 2. About Very Fine; charming style; well centered; lightly toned; small toned scratch on reverse.

Purchased from Tom Cederlind with a finely written round tag.

An historic issue minted to celebrate the capture of Egypt from Antony and Cleopatra. Octavian used riches seized from the Egyptian treasury to settle war debts and pension thousands of his soldiers.