Octavian. 44-27 B.C. AR denarius (18.7 mm, 3.61 g, 9 h). Italian (Rome?) mint, struck Autumn 30-summer 29 B.C. Laureate head of Apollo of Actium right, with features resembling Octavian / IMP·CAESAR, 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. RIC 272; RSC 117; CRI 424. aVF, minor field nicks, small edge nick.
From the Tom Mullally Collection.