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Roman, Octavian (43 – 27 BC), denarius, of the quaestor designatus Tiberius Sempronius Graccus, struck 40 BC, DIVI IVLI F, bare head r., rev. TI SEMPRON GRACCVS IIII VIR Q DESIG, standard, Roman eagle, plough, and sceptre, wt. 3.37gms. (Sempronia 13; BMC 4314; Syd.1127; Cr.525/2).
Partly flat struck, brushed but good metal, old cabinet tone.
Provenance from the collection of a British author and collector, Mr. TR Hardaker.
A similar version is the one with on the obv. Julius Caesar's portrait, could find the following information about that coin: This most interesting and informative coin was issued under Octavian by one Tiberius Sempronius Graccus, as quaestor designatus. Sear in CRI corrects Seaby in RSC (et al.), recognizing the "sceptre" as a 10-foot long surveyor's rod used to divide allotments of land granted to retiring soldiers. Along with the plow it most likely refers to the resettlement of veterans of the Perusine War, who are symbolized by the standard and aquila. (Perusia was occupied by Lucius Antony, and besieged by Octavian. It capitulated in February, 40 BC. Lucius Antony was pardoned and later made governor of Spain). Apparently it was an emergency issue, since it required Senatorial approval - thus the "S.C." Caesar's portrait, which required no legend, would have reminded active as well as retiring troops that their leader Octavian was Caesar's true heir.
Riferimento : Sempronia 13; BMC 4314; Syd. 1127; Crawford 525/2
Collezione : Roman Imperatorial collection