Octavian. Denarius (Silver, 18 mm, 3.81 g, 6 h), Rome?, autumn 30 - summer 29 BC. Laureate head of Apollo of Actium to right. Rev. IMP CAESAR Octavian, wearing priestly robes, ploughing with two oxen to right. BMC 638. Cohen 117. CRI 424. RIC 272. Clear and nicely toned. Good very fine.
From the collection of W. F. Stoecklin, Amriswil, Switzerland, acquired from Hess AG in Luzern prior to 1975.
Struck to commemorate Octavian's foundation of the city of Nicopolis.