Octavian and The Roman Senate House

5696754.

SOLD $4975

The Triumvirs. Octavian. Autumn 30-summer 29 BC. AR Denarius (20mm, 3.80 g, 5h). Uncertain mint in Italy (Rome?). Bare head right / IMP • CAESAR on the architrave of the Roman Senate House (Curia Julia), with porch supported by four short columns, statue of Victory on globe surmounting apex of roof, and statues of standing figures at the extremities of the architrave. CRI 421; RIC I 266; RSC 122; BMCRE 631 = BMCRR Rome 4358; Elkins, Monuments Figure 47. Near EF. Wonderful head of Octavian and an exceptional Curia Julia.