Octavian, 44-27 BC. Quinarius (Silver, 15 mm, 1.81 g, 3 h), uncertain Italian mint (Brundisium or Rome?), circa 29-27. CAESAR IMP•VII Bare head of Octavian to right. Rev. [ASIA] / RECEPTA Victory standing left on cista mistica, holding wreath in her right hand and palm with her left, flanked by two interlaced snakes with heads erect. BMC 647. CRI 429. Cohen 14. King 1. RIC 276. Nicely toned. A few scratches and the reverse struck somewhat off center, otherwise, about very fine.

From the collection of the Swiss-Spanish coin dealer and former Swiss Guard at the Vatican José Truyol, formed since the early 1970s.