Denario¹, zecca italica (Brindisi o Roma), 29÷27 a. C., RIC I 272 (pag. 60), BMC I 638 (pag. 104), Cohen I 117 (pag. 81), indice di rarità "C".

Descrizione sommaria:
D. Anepigrafe, Apollo, testa laureata a destra². Bordo lineare.
R. Ottaviano, velato e laureato, ara con un giogo di buoi verso destra, frusta nella mano sinistra. IMP CAESAR in esergo³. Bordo lineare.

La ricerca nel web di monete della tipologia di figura ha dato luogo ai seguenti risultati:

1. https://www.arsclassicacoins.com/biddr/#!/auction/lot?a=66&l=44&c=853 Auctions 94-96, lot 44 Description The Roman Empire Octavian, 32 – 29 BC Denarius, Brundisium or Roma 29-27 BC, AR 3.72g. Laureate head of Apollo r. Rev. Octavian, veiled and laureate, holding whip and ploughing with yoke of oxen to r.; in exergue, IMP CAESAR. C 117. BMC 638. RIC 272. Sear Imperators 424. CBN 92. Light iridescent tone and good extremely fine. Ex NAC sale 23, 2002, 1453. From the Alberto Campana collection. This issue is related to the foundation of new cities/towns necessary to settle the Roman troops after the long civil war. The perimeter of such locations was defined by plowing a border line around the new region. This was one of the great challenges facing Octavian as he needed to fulfill the promises to all the soldiers who were retiring after years of protracted service. The simple design of this coin understates the tremendous importance of this achievement. Not only did Octavian meet the promises made to the troops but he spread Roman settlements throughout the empire. It really was one of his finer acts at this time. MSG. Price realized 3'250 CHF Starting price 2'400 CHF. Estimate 3'000 CHF.
2. https://www.acsearch.info/search.html?id=12515882 605 200,-- AR-Denar 30-29 v. Chr., Mzst. in Italien (Rom oder Brindisi?) 3.73g. Vs.: Kopf des Apollo (mit den Gesichtszügen des Octavian) mit Lorbeerkranz n. r., Rs.: Pflüger (Octavian?) mit Ochsengespann n. r., im Abschnitt IMP.CAESAR, RIC 272; Coh. 117. min. dezentriert, etwas flau, sonst fast vz ex KPM, Auktion 43, 1992, Los 279 Die Reversdarstellung bezieht sich auf die Stadtgründung von Nikopolis an der Stelle, an der Octavian Marc Anton besiegt hatte.
3. https://leunumismatik.com/source/images/auction/49/01797q00.jpg Lot 1797 Octavian, 44-27 BC. Denarius (Silver, 20mm, 3.62g, 6h), uncertain mint in Italy (Rome?), autumn 30-summer 29. Laureate head of Apollo of Actium to right, with features resembling Octavian. Rev. IMP•CAESAR Octavian, as city founder, veiled and in priestly robes, ploughing to right with yoke of oxen, holding yoke-handle in his right hand and holding whip in his left. Babelon (Julia) 156. BMC 638. CBN 92. Cohen 117. CRI 424. RIC 272. Somewhat corroded and with some scratches, otherwise, about very fine. Starting price: 75 CHF. Hammer price: 220 CHF. Number of bids: 6 Bids.
4. https://leunumismatik.com/source/images/auction/46/03282q00.jpg Lot 3282Octavian, 44-27 BC. Denarius (Silver, 19mm, 3.90g, 8h), uncertain mint in Italy (Rome?), autumn 30-summer 29. Laureate head of Apollo of Actium to right, with features resembling Octavian. Rev. IMP•CAESAR Octavian, as city founder, veiled and in priestly robes, ploughing to right with yoke of oxen, holding yoke-handle in his right hand and holding whip in his left. Babelon (Julia) 156. BMC 638. CBN 92. Cohen 117. CRI 424. RIC 272. Light porosity and scratches, and the reverse struck slightly off center, otherwise, good very fine. From the collection of Mark Gibbons, Newcastle, ex Roma E-Auction 103, 24 November 2022, 928. Starting price: 100 CHF. Hammer price: 340 CHF. Number of bids: 9 Bids.
5. cngcoins Electronic Auction 551 Lot nuber 366 The Triumvirs. Octavian. Autumn 30-summer 29 BC. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.10g, 7h). Uncertain mint in Italy (Rome?). Fine. Electronic Auction 551 Lot: 366. Estimated: $ 100. Roman Republican, Silver. Sold For $ 80. The Triumvirs. Octavian. Autumn 30-summer 29 BC. AR Denarius (18mm, 3.10 g, 7h). Uncertain mint in Italy (Rome?). Laureate head of Apollo of Actium right, with features resembling Octavian / Octavian, as city founder, holding whip and plow-handle, plowing right with yoke of oxen. CRI 424; RIC I 272; RSC 117. Toned, banker’s marks, porosity and scratches. Fine. Closing Date and Time: 29 November 2023 at 12:01:40 ET.
6. https://leunumismatik.com/source/images/auction/44/00191q00.jpg Lot 191Octavian, 44-27 BC. Denarius (Silver, 20mm, 3.76g, 6h), uncertain mint in Italy (Rome?), autumn 30-summer 29. Laureate head of Apollo of Actium to right, with features resembling Octavian. Rev. IMP•CAESAR Octavian, as city founder, veiled and in priestly robes, ploughing to right with yoke of oxen, holding yoke-handle in his right hand and holding whip in his left. Babelon (Julia) 156. BMC 638. CBN 92. Cohen 117. CRI 424. RIC 272. A bright, lustrous and very attractive piece. Very minor die shift on the reverse, otherwise, virtually as struck. Estimate: 1000 CHF. Starting price: 800 CHF. Hammer price: 1700 CHF.
7. cngcoins CNG Feature Auction 124 Lot nuber 592. The Triumvirs. Octavian. Autumn 30-summer 29 BC. AR Denarius (18.5mm, 3.82g, 8h). Uncertain mint in Italy (Rome?). Good VF. CNG Feature Auction 124. Lot: 592. Estimated: $1 000 Roman Republican, Coin-in-Hand Video, Silver. Sold For $ 1 600. The Triumvirs. Octavian. Autumn 30-summer 29 BC. AR Denarius (18.5mm, 3.82 g, 8h). Uncertain mint in Italy (Rome?). Laureate head of Apollo of Actium right, with features resembling Octavian / Octavian, as city founder, holding whip and plow-handle, plowing right with yoke of oxen. CRI 424; RIC I 272; RSC 117. Attractive cabinet toning with some light iridescence and luster, banker’s mark on obverse. Good VF. Ex Lampasas Collection (Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 484, 27 January 2021), lot 706; Andrew McCabe Collection (Classical Numismatic Group 112, 11 September 2019), lot 577; Heritage 3030 (5 January 2014), lot 23913; Manhattan Sale 4 (8 January 2013), lot 129; Sotheby’s (30 March 1995), lot 1034.
8. cngcoins CNG Feature Auction 124 Lot nuber 591 The Triumvirs. Octavian. Autumn 30-summer 29 BC. AR Denarius (16mm, 3.82g, 12h). Uncertain mint in Italy (Rome?). EF. CNG Feature Auction 124. Lot: 591. Estimated: $750. Roman Republican, Coin-in-Hand Video, Silver. Sold For $ 1 100. The Triumvirs. Octavian. Autumn 30-summer 29 BC. AR Denarius (16mm, 3.82 g, 12h). Uncertain mint in Italy (Rome?). Laureate head of Apollo of Actium right, with features resembling Octavian / Octavian, as city founder, holding whip and plow-handle, plowing right with yoke of oxen. CRI 424; RIC I 272; RSC 117. Toned and lustrous, trace die rust on obverse. EF.
9. https://leunumismatik.com/source/images/auction/45/01618q00.jpg Lot 1618Octavian, 44-27 BC. Denarius (Silver, 19mm, 3.83g, 12h), uncertain mint in Italy (Rome?), autumn 30-summer 29. Laureate head of Apollo of Actium to right, with features resembling Octavian. Rev. IMP•CAESAR Octavian, as city founder, veiled and in priestly robes, ploughing to right with yoke of oxen, holding whip in his left hand and yoke-handle in his right. Babelon (Julia) 156. BMC 638. CBN 92. Cohen 117. RIC 272. Lustrous and fresh. Light scratches on the obverse and with a small graffito on the reverse, otherwise, virtually as struck. Starting price: 200 CHF. Hammer price: 1500 CHF. Number of bids: 17 Bids.
10. https://leunumismatik.com/source/images/auction/42/04090q00.jpg Lot 4090Octavian, 44-27 BC. Denarius (Silver, 20mm, 4.05g, 9h), uncertain mint in Italy (Rome?), autumn 30-summer 29. Laureate head of Apollo to right. Rev. IMP•CAESAR Octavian, as city founder, veiled and in priestly robes, ploughing to right with yoke of oxen, holding whip in his left hand and yoke-handle in his right. BMC 638. Cohen 117. RIC 272. A few light marks and the reverse struck off-center, otherwise, very fine. Starting price: 100 CHF. Hammer price: 440 CHF. Number of bids: 17 Bids.
    

Un saluto cordiale.
Giulio De Florio
 

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