Description: Palmyraheritagegallery.com Roman Empire: Augustus (as Octavian) AR Denarius Reign: 27 BC - AD 14 Period: Struck 31-30 BC Mint: Uncertain Italian mint (possibly Brundisium or Rome) Material: Silver (AR) Weight: 3.83 g Obverse:Design: Head of Augustus (as Octavian) facing left.Inscription: None Reverse:Design: Victoria standing left on a globe, holding a wreath.Inscription: CAESAR-DIVI F ("Caesar, son of the divine") References:RIC 254bRSC 64BMC 603 Condition:Grading: Fine to Good FineNotes: Residually lustrous, but flattened Provenance:From the Collection of Dr. Tony Abramson Historical Context: This silver denarius was minted during a pivotal moment in Roman history, immediately following Octavian's decisive victory at the Battle of Actium in 31 BC. The battle marked the defeat of Mark Antony and Cleopatra, leading to Octavian's uncontested rule over Rome. The coin's imagery reflects Octavian's efforts to legitimize his power and connect himself to Julius Caesar, his adoptive father, who was deified after his assassination. The reverse features Victoria, the goddess of victory, standing on a globe, symbolizing Octavian's triumph over the known world. The inscription "CAESAR-DIVI F" emphasizes his divine heritage, a critical element in his propaganda campaign to secure his position as the leader of the Roman state. This denarius is a significant artifact from the era that marked the end of the Roman Republic and the dawn of the Roman Empire under Augustus. For further information, please call 212-319-1077. SKU: NIIRoman Empire, Augustus (27 BC-AD 14), as Octavian, AR Denarius. uncertain Italian mint (possibly Brundisium of Rome), struck 31-30 BC, head left, rev. CAESAR-DIVI F, Victoria standing left upon globe, holding wreath, 3.83g (RIC 254b, RSC 64, BMC 603), residually lustrous, flattened, fine to good finePROVENANCEFrom the Collection of Dr Tony Abramson For further information please call 212 3191077SKU:NII
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Denomination: Denarius
Historical Period: Roman: Imperial (27 BC-476 AD)
Composition: Silver
Year: 27 BC
Era: Ancient
Ruler: Augustus
Certification: Uncertified
