Watch List notes:

Octavian, 44-27 BC. Denarius (Silver, 22 mm, 3.57 g, 10 h), uncertain mint in Italy (Rome?, 30-29. Bare head of Octavian to right. Rev. Facade of the Curia Julia with a tetrastyle porch; on the architrave, IMP•CAESAR; in pediment, figure seated front between animals; on apex of roof, Victory standing front on globe, head to left, holding a wreath with her right hand and vexillum with her left; at each end of architrave, statues standing, each holding a parazonium and a scepter. BMC 631. Cohen 122. RIC 266. A beautifully toned example with a charming portrait. Slightly rough, otherwise, good very fine.


Ex Numismatica Ars Classica Spring Sale, 25 May 2020, 767 and Helios 7, 12 December 2011, 77.

The construction of the Curia Julia, the new senate house, began under Julius Caesar in 44 BC. It was completed and dedicated by Octavian on 28 August 29 BC.