Roman Imperial, Octavian Augustus, Denarius - RARE

Rare Octavian denarius with reverse from the series commemorating Octavian entry into Alexandria. The denarius was probably minted from the first batch of silver, which Octavian took from the Ptolemaic treasury and sent back to Rome.

Roman Imperial

Octavian Augustus (27 BC-14 AD), Denarius 29-27 BC, unknown Italian mint, possibly Rome

Obverse: Victoria standing on prow, holding wreath and palm branch

Reverse: Octavian triumphantly going right in quadriga, holding reins and olive branch

Weight 3.4 g