Octavian AR Denarius. Italian mint (Rome?), 30-29 BC. Laureate head right / Rostral column ornamented with two anchors and six beaks of galleys, surmounted by a statue of Octavian, naked but for cloak over left shoulder, holding spear in right hand and parazonium in left; IMP CAESAR across fields. RIC 271; CRI 423; RSC 124. 3.92g, 20mm, 5h.
Near Extremely Fine; area of weak striking and light scratches, beautiful old cabinet tone.
From a private UK collection.