Octavian Denarius — Statue on Rostral Column — John's Ancient Coin Collection

Obverse — laureate head of Octavian right, in the Apolline style of the post-Actium series; no legend

Reverse — statue of Octavian holding spear on a rostral column fitted with ships' rams and anchor, IMP — CAESAR across field

Attribution: Italy. Uncertain Italian mint (Rome?). Octavian (Imperator Caesar Divi filius). autumn 30 – summer 29 BC. AR. denarius.

Obverse: Laureate head of Octavian right (the idealized, Apollo-like portrait of the post-Actium series)

Reverse: Statue of Octavian, nude but for a cloak over his shoulder, standing left on a rostral column (columna rostrata) fitted with ships' rams and anchors, holding a spear

Weight: 3.73 g (tag) (From the printed dealer ticket; not re-measured.) Reference: RIC I 271

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Octavian Denarius — Statue on Rostral Column

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