ROMAN. Octavian. Silver Denarius (3.65g). Military mint travelling with Octavian in Greece, autumn 42 BC. Helmeted and draped bust of youthful Mars right; spear over left shoulder; CAESAR III VIR R P C around / Aquila between two signa, all on ground line; trophy above with oval shields; S C flanking aquila. Crawford 497/3; CRI 138; RSC 248; RBW 1758 (this coin). gVF, with attractive old cabinet toning and iridescent highlights. Acquired from Roma Numismatics E-Sale 64 (28 Nov 2019), lot 592, hammered GBP 500; ex Andrew McCabe Collection, ticket included; ex Richard B. Witschonke Collection, Numismatica Ars Classica Auction 63 (17 May 2012), lot 519; ex Dr. Busso Peus Nachfolger Auction 355 (27 Apr 1998), lot 246, part of. (P)

Estimate: AUD 1500