Ancients
Octavian, as sole Imperator (30-27 BC). AR denarius (3.92 gm). NGC Choice XF 4/5 - 4/5, edge bumps. Southern or central Italian mint, ca. 29-27 BC. Bare head of Octavian right / Legend on the architrave of the Curia Julia (Roman Senate House), figure seated between two birds vis-à-vis in pediment, porch supported by four short columns, statue of Victory facing, with wreath in right hand and vexillum in left, on globe surmounting apex of roof, two central paneled doors with three rows of three medallions, three windows above, statues of standing figures turned inward, scepter in outer hand and parazonium in inner hand, at the extremities of the architrave. RIC 266. With a wonderful head of Octavian and attractive old cabinet toning.
HID02901242017
Estimate: 800-1000 USD