Lot 3482
Octavian (as Imperator), 43-27 BC. Gold Aureus (7.64 g) minted in Italy (likely at Rome or Brundisium), c. 32-29 BC. Bare head right of Octavian (later called Augustus). Reverse: Octavian on horse prancing left, raised right hand. RIC 262 [as R2]; BMC 594. Burnished on both sides with sharpness of Very Fine, displaying a very pleasing portrait.
This reverse promises peace from Octavian's victory at Actium, as well as from the annexation of Galatia and subjugation of Spain. His long reign was indeed to give Rome a golden era, much as this gold aureus predicts.
Estimated Value $4,000 - 5,000.
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| Realized $7,520 |
