1077. OCTAVIAN. 31 BC. AR Denarius (3.33 gm). Cyrene mint. Open hand / Victory standing right on globe. Crawford 546/6; Sear CRI 413; Sydenham 1282; RSC 500. Toned, near VF, obverse and reverse banker’s marks. Very rare. ($750) Ex Italo Vecchi Auction 4 (5 December 1996), lot 55. CNG Mail bid sale #58, 18 Sept 2001, lot 1077. Lot sold for $775. Used by permission of CNG, www.historicalcoins.com