ROMAN IMPERATORIAL. Octavian. Autumn 32-summer 31 B.C. AR denarius. 3.69 gm. 21 mm. Italian (Rome?) mint. Diademed head of Venus right, wearing necklace / Octavian advancing left, extending arm and holding spear; CAESAR DIVI F. CRI 397. RIC I 251 (Augustus). RSC 70 (Augustus). Very Fine; pale golden toning; reflective surfaces.
The Zabel Collection. Purchased from Dmitry Markov (July 1993).