Octavian AR Denarius. Military mint travelling with Octavian in Italy, late 41 BC. C•CAESAR•III•VIR•R•P•C, bare head right / POPVL•IVSSV, equestrian statue of Octavian galloping left, his right arm extended. Crawford 518/2; CRI 299; RSC 227. 3.63g, 17mm, 11h.
Near Very Fine; banker's mark to obv., old collection tone. Extremely Rare.
From the inventory of Roma Numismatics Ltd.
This reverse type alludes to the equestrian statue awarded to Octavian by the Senate for his part in the defeat of Brutus and Cassius at the Battle of Philippi in 42 BC.