1072. OCTAVIAN. 36 BC. AR Quinarius (1.81 gm). Italian mint. Galley sailing
right  / Victory  standing left,  holding wreath,  palm branch  and rudder.
Sydenham 1339;  Sear CRI 315a; RSC 94. Toned  VF, even porosity. Very rare.
($600)

This issue was struck in preparation for Octavian’s attack on Sextus Pompey
at Sicily in the summer of 36 BC.


CNG Mail bid sale #58, 18 Sept 2001, lot 1072.
 
 Lot sold for $550.


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