Octavian AR Denarius. Military mint travelling with Octavian in Greece, 42 BC. Helmeted and draped bust of young Mars to right, spear over left shoulder; CAESAR III VIR•R•P•C around / Aquila flanked by S-C between two signa, all set on ground line; trophy holding oval shields above. Crawford 497/3; CRI 138; BMCRR Gaul 96; RSC 248. 3.43g, 19mm, 7h.
Near Very Fine; some scratches; attractive old cabinet tone.
From a private English collection.