Octavian Denarius Victory on Globe NGC Graded Fine. Scarce

Octavian denarius victory on Globe struck at an Italian mint, possibly Rome, autumn 31- summer 30BC. This coin has some light scratches on the reverse and what NGC are calling a grafito, really a heaver scratch in the field in front of Octavian’s nose. Graded Fine this scarce and sought after issue, struck in the immediate aftermath of the battle of Actium, it’s imagery is hardly subtle. Caesar, son of a god, is victorious.

Obverse: Bear head of Octavian left.
Reverse: Victory stood left on a globe, wreath in extended right hand, palm branch over left shoulder. CAESAR – DIVI F
References: RIC 254b, RSC 64, RCV 1552, Sear’s History and Coinage of the Roman Imperators 407

The Small Print:

All coins, medals and other items I sell are genuine unless I have explicitly described them as otherwise, I have been selling on eBay for over 20 years and I guarantee this forever.  If I sell you something as genuine that later turns out to be a forgery I will take the item back and refund you in full including all postage costs.  There are a great many groups on social media sites with experienced collectors posting coins that you can look at which will help you learn to grade coins and offer advice on whether a coin is genuine or not. Don’t get caught out by fake coins. Feel free to copy any of my images to post on groups to get opinions on the actual coins I’m selling.

I’ve made every effort to provide good quality images of the items I sell but, with coins especially, there’s no substitute for having it in hand to examine it under a lens to assess it. If you buy anything from me and are disappointed when you receive it, for any reason, send it back in the same condition as it was received and I will refund you.