RIC 274

Moneyer:  Octavian, 44-27 BC;  

Issue: autumn 30-summer 29 BC

Denomination: Denarius

Obverse:  IMP Bearded head of Mars to right, wearing crested Corinthian helmet. 

Reverse: Round shield, inscribed CAESAR around upper part of the rim, the boss ornamented with an eight-pointed star, lying on top of sword and spear in saltire.

Reference: RIC I 274

Mint: uncertain mint in Italy (Rome?)

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Provenance: ex dr Victor Wishnevsky collection = ex Gorny & Mosch, Auktion 130, 2004, Los 1972

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Collection : 16 Roman Republic