Roman Imperatorial Period (Ancient, 49-27 BC)
Octavian. Gold Aureus (7.72 g), 32-31 BC. Uncertain Italian mint (Rome?). Bare head of Octavian right. Reverse: CAESAR DIVI F, equestrian statue of Octavian, his hand raised, on horseback rearing to left. RIC I 262; HCRI 394; BMC 594-5; Calicó 187. Pleasing artistic fine style portrait. Rare. NGC grade XF; Strike: 5/5, Surface: 1/5. Bent, ex jewelry. Estimated Value $5,000