The Actian Arch

Triton XIV, Lot: 612. Estimate $4000. Sold for $9000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

Octavian. Autumn 30-summer 29 BC. AR Denarius (20mm, 3.83 g, 5h). Italian (Rome?) mint. Bare head right / Octavian’s Actian arch (arcus Octaviani), showing a single span surmounted by Octavian in facing triumphal quadriga; IMP • CAESAR on the architrave. RIC I 267; CRI 422; RSC 123; BMCRE 624 = BMCRR Rome 4348; BN 66. Superb EF, attractive deep cabinet toning.

From the C.K. Collection.