The Triumvirs. Octavian. Autumn 30-summer 29 BC. AR Denarius (18.5mm, 3.50 g, 12h). Italian (Rome?) mint. Laureate head of Apollo of Actium right, with features resembling Octavian / Octavian, as city founder, veiled and wearing priestly robes, plowing right with yoke of oxen, holding whip in outstretched left hand and plow-handle in right. CRI 424; RIC I 272; RSC 117. Toned, some light scratches and marks, obverse bankers' marks. Fine.
From the Peter J. Merani Collection.