Watch List notes:

Octavian, 44-27 BC. Denarius (Silver, 21 mm, 4.05 g, 5 h), uncertain Italian mint (Rome?), 29-27. Laureate head of Apollo to right. Rev. IMP•CAESAR Octavian, as city founder, veiled and covered in a priestly robe, ploughing to right with yoke of oxen, holding whip in his left hand and yoke-handle in his right. BMC 638. Cohen 117. RIC 272. A beautifully toned, perfectly centered and very attractive example. Area of weakness on the reverse, otherwise, good very fine.


Ex Künker 312, 8 October 2018, 2738.