Octavian AR Denarius. Italian mint (Rome?), autumn 32 - summer 31 BC. Bare head right / Mercury (or Apollo), nude, seated to right on rock upon which is spread his cloak, petasus slung on his back, holding lyre with both hands; CAESAR DIVI•F across fields. RIC 257; CRI 401; BMCRE 596-8 = BMCRR Rome 4335-6; BN 73-6; RSC 61. 3.16g, 20mm, 12h.
Very Fine.
From the Dr. Nicholas Lowe Collection;
Ex Tony Hardy Collection, Classical Numismatic Group, Mail Bid Sale 64, 24 September 2003, lot 898.