Octavian AR Denarius. Rome, 29-27 BC. Bare head to right / IMP CAESAR on architrave of arch surmounted by facing quadriga bearing Octavian. CRI 422; RIC 267; BMC 624; RSC 123 (Augustus). 3.50g, 18mm, 1h.
Near Very Fine; banker's marks to rev., lightly toned.
From the inventory of a European dealer.
A coin struck to commemorate Octavian's victory at the Battle of Actium over the forces of Marc Antony and Cleopatra, the reverse probably depicts the triumphal arch erected in the Forum in Rome to honour Octavian, circa 29 BC.