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Monthly Auction 61175 25 Oct 2020
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Octavian, as Sole Imperator (30-27 BC). AR denarius (19mm, 3.80 gm, 12h). NGC Choice VF 4/5 - 4/5. Uncertain mint in Italy, 30-29 BC. Laureate bust of Apollo of Actium right / IMP•CAESAR, Octavian, veiled and in priestly robes, ploughing right with team of oxen. RIC I 272.
From the Bacchus Collection
The reverse of this handsome type depicts Octavian as founder of Nicopolis in Epirus, which he established in 31 BC at the site of the battle of Actium, commemorating his landmark victory over Antony and Cleopatra. It is likely he followed the tradition shown, using an ox team and plow to mark the boundaries of the new city with a furrow.
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HID02906262019
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Estimate: 300-500 USD
Octavian, as Sole Imperator (30-27 BC). AR denarius (19mm, 3.80 gm, 12h). NGC Choice VF 4/5 - 4/5. Uncertain mint in Italy, 30-29 BC. Laureate bust of Apollo of Actium right / IMP•CAESAR, Octavian, veiled and in priestly robes, ploughing right with team of oxen. RIC I 272.
From the Bacchus Collection
The reverse of this handsome type depicts Octavian as founder of Nicopolis in Epirus, which he established in 31 BC at the site of the battle of Actium, commemorating his landmark victory over Antony and Cleopatra. It is likely he followed the tradition shown, using an ox team and plow to mark the boundaries of the new city with a furrow.
https://coins.ha.com/itm/ancients/roman-republic/ancients-octavian-as-sole-imperator-30-27-bc-ar-denarius-19mm-380-gm-12h-ngc-choice-vf-4-5-4-5/a/61175-97147.s?type=CoinArchives61175
HID02906262019
© 2020 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved
Estimate: 300-500 USD