★ Virtually as struck ★

Octavian, 44-27 BC. Denarius (Silver, 20 mm, 3.76 g, 6 h), uncertain mint in Italy (Rome?), autumn 30-summer 29. Laureate head of Apollo of Actium to right, with features resembling Octavian. Rev. IMP•CAESAR Octavian, as city founder, veiled and in priestly robes, ploughing to right with yoke of oxen, holding yoke-handle in his right hand and holding whip in his left. Babelon (Julia) 156. BMC 638. CBN 92. Cohen 117. CRI 424. RIC 272. A bright, lustrous and very attractive piece. Very minor die shift on the reverse, otherwise, virtually as struck.