I keep accreting coins... RImp Octavian 32-31 BCE AR Den Rome mint Bare CAESAR DIVI Mercury lyre RIC 257
Lovely Coin. Apollo was a favorite of Augustus even before Actium, but after that battle “Actian Apollo” was a particular divine patron. That coin tells a great story.
Great coin! Octavian / Augustus was in charge long enough to produce lots of interesting coins. They seem to be popular today -> prices are normally high. You can find plenty of information about your coin on line: AR denarius - RIC I, 257 Octavian. 31-30 BC. AR Denarius, Brundisium or Roma 32-29 BC, AR 3.57 g Bare head r. / CAESAR - DIVI F, Naked male figure seated r. on rock, petasus slung behind, holding lyre with both hands. C 61. BMC 591. RIC 257. CBN 73. (Image courtesy Numismatica Ars Classica) http://www.ancientcoins.ca/RIC/RIC1/RIC1_Augustus_201-400.htm I have an Augustus that has a reverse similar to one from Republican times.