29 BC NGC XF Octavian Augustus Roman Imperatorial Denarius Column Actium Naval Victory Commemorative Pedigree (23022802C)
Extremely Fine Octavian (later Augustus), as Consul, Roman Imperatorial denarius coin.
Struck at an Italian mint, 29 BC.
RIC 271, RSC 124, Foss 11 (attributed to 29 BC), 3.81g, approx 19mm.
Pedigree: Ex. Malter, Rindge Collection, 3/1985, Lot 1945.
Part of a historically significant emission consisting of a Triple Triumph for victories of Illyricum, Actium and Egypt (defeat of Anthony and Cleopatra in naval and ground campaigns).
This denarius specially appears to commemorate Octavian's monumental naval victory over Anthony and Cleopatra at Actium. The denarius reverse depicts Octavian standing on a Rostral Column decorated with rams (bronze ramming prows) from captured or destroyed enemy ships.
Obverse: anepigraphic, Head of Apollo facing right.
Reverse: IMP CAESAR, Octavian standing atop Rostral Column decorated with ramming prows.
Certified by NGC to XF, Strike 4/5, Surface 2/5. Scratches (well blended and not very distracting).
Well struck and beautifully toned.
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