Description
Octavian.
Silver Denarius, Uncertain mint in Italy, 37 BC.
Obverse: IMP CA[ESAR DIVI F] III VIR ITER R P C, bare head of Octavian facing right.
Reverse: COS ITER ET TER•DESIG, simpulum, sprinkler, jug and lituus.
(Babelon 140. Crawford 538/1; CRI 312; Sydenham 1334; RSC 91).
Good Very Fine. A little off-centre but nonetheless a splendid portrait.