OCTAVIAN. 30-29 BC. AR Denarius (3.56 gm). Uncertain Italian mint, possibly Rome. IMP, helmeted head of Mars right / Round shield with central star inscribed CAESAR. RIC I 274; Sear, CRI 428; BMCRE 644 and note *; BN 90 (same dies); RSC 44. Good VF, bright surfaces. ($500) Triton V Sale, 16 Jan 2002, lot 1856. Lot sold for $578, plus buyers fees. By permission of CNG, www.cngcoins.com.