- 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.
- No International Shipping.
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