Octavian AR denarius Italian mint 36 BC

Octavian AR denarius Italian mint 36 BC

850,00 

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Reference : RBW.1829 / RSC.90 / Crawford.540/2Numismeo number : 26870Historical figure : Augustus (-27/14) See on Wikipedia

Description

Silver denarius of Octavian soon to be Augustus. Struck in Italy Spring-early summer 36 BC. The temple of Caesar on the reverse did not exist in 36 BC. It will be dedicated by Octavian on 18 august 29 BC. It was constructed on the site of Caesar’s. cremation in 44 BC it stood between the Basilica Aemilia and the temple of Castor in the Roman Forum

Additional information

Weight

3,95

Diameter

19,2

Metal

Silver

Conservation

Almost Extremely Fine

Année de frappe

-36

Obverse

Bearded head of Octavian right

Reverse

Tetrastyle temple of Divus Julius: statue of Julius Caesar as augur standing within temple; DIVO • IVL on architrave, star within pediment.