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Augustus AV Aureus. Lugdunum, 15 BC. AVGVSTVS DIVI • F, bare head right / Apollo Citharoedus of Actium, standing left, holding plectrum and lyre; IMP • X across field, ACT in exergue. RIC 170; Lyon 27; Calicó 215. 7.73g, 21mm, 6h.
Good Very Fine; Rare. Attractive style.
Acquired from H. D. Rauch, Vienna.
Apollo Actius is honoured by Augustus in this reverse type as part of the commemorations of his great victory at the Battle of Actium, where an ancient temple dedicated to Apollo overlooked the sea. Augustus had the temple enlarged and renovated as an expression of his gratitude; on the spot where Octavian's own tent had been pitched he built a monument adorned with the beaks of the captured galleys, and in further celebration of his victory he instituted the Actian games in honour of Apollo Actius.
Good Very Fine; Rare. Attractive style.
Acquired from H. D. Rauch, Vienna.
Apollo Actius is honoured by Augustus in this reverse type as part of the commemorations of his great victory at the Battle of Actium, where an ancient temple dedicated to Apollo overlooked the sea. Augustus had the temple enlarged and renovated as an expression of his gratitude; on the spot where Octavian's own tent had been pitched he built a monument adorned with the beaks of the captured galleys, and in further celebration of his victory he instituted the Actian games in honour of Apollo Actius.