Roman Imperial, Octavian Augustus, Denarius

Emission commemorating Octavian's victories in the battle of Actium over the forces of Mark Antony and Cleopatra, the reverse shows a triumphal arch erected at the Forum in Rome in honor of Octavian around 29 BC. A very interesting coin from the period of taking power after the war with Mark Antony and the triple triumph and gaining dictatorial power

Roman Imperial

Octavian Augustus (27 BC-14 AD), Denarius 30-29 BC, Rome mint

Obverse: head of August facing right

Reverse: triumphal arch with the inscription IMP CAESAR, on it Octavian holding the reins and driving the quadriga pointing straight ahead

Weight 3.6 g