Denarius of Octavian, Autumn 42 B.C.

Denarius of Octavian, Autumn 42 B.C.
Silver denarius of Octavian, mint travelling with Octavian in Greece, Autumn 42 B.C.
   
Obv. CAESAR - III VIR R P C (around); Helmeted and draped bust of Mars r., spear over l. shoulder.
Rev. S C (below); Miltary trophy bearing two oval shields, set above, legionary eagle between two standards.

   

   Crawford 497/3; Sydenham 1320; BMCRR Gaul 96; Sear CRI 138; Babelon Julia 67; Cohen 248
   
Picture credit: Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (18233904)


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