When OCTAVIAN became AVGVSTVS

Octavian. 30-29 BC. AR Denarius (3.75 g, 10h 19mm).
Italian (Rome?) mint.
Bare head right / IMP CAESAR on the architrave of Octavian’s Actian arch (arcus Octaviani), showing a single span surmounted by Octavian in facing triumphal quadriga. This arch was awarded to Octavian in 29BC for his victory, defeating Antony and Coleoptera at the battle of Actium,Very fine with interesting bankers mark.
RIC I 267; CRI 422; RSC 123;

 

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This is the analysis by Besombes & Barrandon showing the copper, tin, led and antimony content of Series 1 - 3:

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Since there is no agreement, I will use in my attribution "As or Dupondius (?)"

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Dupondius of Divus Augustus, struck under Caligula...



AS of Divus Augustus, struck under Tiberius...




Denarius of Octavian with Quadriga on top of triumphal arch...



Denarius of Augustus commemorating the recovery of the Roman standards from the Parthians...



Denarius of Augustus celebrating the conquest and defeat of Egypt , Cleopatra, and Marc Antony...



Denarius of Octavian celebrating his victory...