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The Roman Imperatorial Octavian as Imperator and Triumvir (43-27 BC)

Lot 147

Bid

Estimated price	750 CHF
Result	460 CHF

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Description

Denarius. April-July 43 BC, Military traveling with Octavian in Cisalpine Gaul. 3.88 g. 17.00 mm. 2sh
Obv. Bare head right, C•CAESAR IMP around.
Rev. Equestrian statue of Octavian left, his right hand raised. S•C below.
Cr. 490/1; CRI 131; BMCRR Gaul 81; Sydenham 1318; RSC 246 (Augustus); RBW –.
Rare and in unusually good condition for this difficult issue. A very nice portrait of the young Octavian. Attractively toned, struck off center, a scratch or mark on obverse under the tone, area of weakness on reverse, otherwise about extremely fine.
Ex. NAC Auction N, 2003, Lot 1634

This is the first appearance of the portrait of Octavian on a coin.