Watch List notes:

Octavian AR Denarius. Italian mint (Rome?), autumn 30 BC. Octavian driving triumphal quadriga right, holding reins in left hand and branch in right, the car ornamented with figures on its front and side panels; IMP•CAESAR in exergue / Victory, draped, standing right on prow, holding palm frond over left shoulder with left hand and wreath in extended right hand. RIC 264; CRI 416; BMCRE 617-9 = BMCRR Rome 4343-5; RSC 115. 3.80g, 20mm, 12h.

Near Mint State; beautiful cabinet tone with golden lustre.

Ex Numismatica Ars Classica, Auction 78, 26 May 2014, lot 781 (hammer: CHF 4,250).