OCTAVIAN-AUGUSTUS CAESAR AR DENARIUS____Military Attire

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RT2 FRASCATIUS ANCIENTS A BEAUTIFUL ROMAN IMPERATORIAL DENARIUS OF OCTAVIAN / AUGUSTUS CAESAR FROM 32 - 31 BC. DARK TONING & SOME LIGHT PITTING Minted just prior to his victory over Antony at Actium. THE SIZE IS 19.3 MM AND 3.22 GRAMS. Sear 1548 OBVERSE – Diademed head of Venus right REVERSE – Octavian, in military attire, advancing left, his right hand extended and holding transverse spear in his left hand Augustus Caesar of Rome was born with the given name Gaius Octavius on September 23, 63 B.C. He took the name Gaius Julius Caesar Octavianus (Octavian) in 44 B.C. after the murder of his great uncle, Julius Caesar. In his will Caesar had adopted Octavian and made him his heir.Octavian was a shrewd, brilliant and astute politician. Through cold, hard political calculation he was able to achieve ultimate power in Rome. At the time of Caesar’s assassination, Octavian held no official position. Only after he marched on Rome and forced the senate to name him consul, was he established as a power to be reckoned with. In 40 B.C., Antony married Octavia, Octavian’s sister, and later deserted her for Cleopatra, Queen of Egypt. When Antony gave Roman provinces to his children by Cleopatra, Octavian declared war on Antony. In 31 B.C. the Roman Navy under Agrippa defeated the combined fleets of Antony and Cleopatra, and within a year both had committed suicide.In 27 B.C., the Roman Senate granted Octavian the name Augustus, meaning “the exalted.” They also gave him the legal power to rule Rome’s religious, civil and military affairs, with the Senate as an advisory body, effectively making him Emperor.Rome achieved great glory under Octavian/Augustus. He restored peace after 100 years of civil war; maintained an honest government and a sound currency system; extended the highway system connecting Rome with its far-flung empire; developed an efficient postal service; fostered free trade among the provinces; and built many bridges, aqueducts and buildings adorned with beautiful works of art created in the classical style. The empire expanded under Augustus with his generals subduing Spain, Gaul (now France), Panonia and Dalmatia. He annexed Egypt and most of southwestern Europe up to the Danube River. After his death, the people the Roman Empire worshipped Augustus as a god. A True Auction Environment – Auctions start at $.99 with No Minimums and No Reserves.FULL UNCONDITIONAL GUARANTEE OF AUTHENTICITY If the buyer feels that the coin received is not as represented - just return the coin and the buyer will be fully reimbursed for the cost of the coin; the original shipping charge; and the cost to ship the coin back… No Questions Asked. If the buyer is not happy, please let me know, and I will do what I can to make it right. INTERNATIONAL BIDDERS WELCOME. HAVE SHIPPED TO OVER 80 DIFFERENT COUNTRIES COVERING EVERY CONTINENT !! If you have any questions regarding this auction, please I will be more than happy to provide you with a response. PLEASE SEE MY OTHER AUCTIONSALL STARTING AT 99 CENTS ! ! ! For those new to ancient coins, please see my Ebay guide: FAQ - Beginning Ancient Coin Collectors . SHIPPING: To the U.S. = $2.25 Insured Flat Rate International = $3.50 Insured Flat Rate Multiple items may be grouped at no additional charge at the above rates. All items will be carefully packaged, protected & insured (private insurance). read more

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