Watch List notes:

Octavian, 44-27 BC. Denarius (Silver, 20 mm, 3.83 g, 11 h), uncertain Italian mint (Rome?), 29-27. Laureate head of Apollo to right. Rev. IMP•CAESA[R] Octavian, as city founder, veiled and covered in a priestly robe, ploughing to right with yoke of oxen, holding whip in his left hand and yoke-handle in his right. BMC 638. Cohen 117. RIC 272. The reverse struck slightly off center, otherwise, very fine.


This type refers to the foundation of Nicopolis in Epirus at the site of Octavian's victory against Marc Antony and Cleopatra in 31 BC.