The Triumvirs. Octavian. Autumn 31-summer 30 BC. AR Denarius (19mm, 3.94 g, 2h). Uncertain mint in Italy (Rome?). Good VF.

CNG Feature Auction 127
Lot: 463.
Closing Date: Sep 18 2024 11:00 ET

The Robert W. Hubel Collection, Assembled 1929-1939, Silver

Estimate: $ 500

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The Triumvirs. Octavian. Autumn 31-summer 30 BC. AR Denarius (19mm, 3.94 g, 2h). Uncertain mint in Italy (Rome?). Winged bust of Victory right / Octavian, as Neptune, standing left, foot set on globe, holding apluster and scepter. CRI 409; RIC I 256; RSC 60. Lightly toned, minor porosity, faint graffito, slight striking weakness on reverse. Good VF.

From the 1930’s Collection of Robert W. Hubel of Michigan. Ex Cahn 75 (30 May 1932), lot 857.

This coin type was part of the large issues of Octavian in celebration of his victory over Antony at Actium. The reverse type on this particular issue is especially notable: first, it is a direct reference to the naval battle itself, and second, it is the first instance of Octavian appearing as a deity, foreshadowing his active encouragement of the notion of his own divinity.

The final winners of all CNG Feature Auction 127 lots will be determined during the live online sale that will be held on 17-18 September 2024. This lot is in Session Two, which will begin 17 September at 2 PM ET.

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