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Octavian AR Denarius. Cyrenaica, provincial governor L. Pinarius Scarpus, circa 31-29 BC. Open right hand reaching left, IMP•CAESARI above, SCARPVS•IMP below / DIVI•F on right, AVG•PONT on left, Victory standing right on globe, holding wreath. Crawford 546/6; RIC 534; CRI 413; Sydenham 1282; RSC 500. 3.90g, 20mm, 12h.
Near Extremely Fine; scuff on rev., dark old cabinet tone.
Ex Alba Longa Collection.
According to Crawford, this coin represents the last denarius of the Roman Republic. L. Pinarius Scarpus commanded four legions for Marc Antony in Cyrenaica against Octavian's African army, which was under the command of Cornelius Gallus. After learning of Antony's defeat at Actium, Scarpus changed his allegiance to Octavian. This issue was struck shortly after the battle of Actium, the open hand signalizing a gesture of friendship toward Octavian.
Near Extremely Fine; scuff on rev., dark old cabinet tone.
Ex Alba Longa Collection.
According to Crawford, this coin represents the last denarius of the Roman Republic. L. Pinarius Scarpus commanded four legions for Marc Antony in Cyrenaica against Octavian's African army, which was under the command of Cornelius Gallus. After learning of Antony's defeat at Actium, Scarpus changed his allegiance to Octavian. This issue was struck shortly after the battle of Actium, the open hand signalizing a gesture of friendship toward Octavian.