Octavian with Divos Iulius. AE Sestertius or Dupondius. Southern Italian(?) mint, c. 38 BC, overstruck on AE As, Narbo mint, c. 40 BC

Dramatic Overstrike

Lot # 519

Octavian with Divos Iulius. AE Sestertius or Dupondius. Southern Italian(?) mint, c. 38 BC; overstruck on AE As, Narbo mint, c. 40 BC. Obv. Bare head of Octavian right, wearing slight beard; [CAESAR downward to right]; DIVI • F downward to left. Rev. Caesar right; DIVOS downward to right; [IVLIVS downward to left]. Cr. 535/1; RPC I 620; for undertype: RPC I 518 (Narbo) and SNG Cop. 705-6 (uncertain). AE. Impressive and exciting overstrike that give shape to a fantastic double headed 'gryllos' with the features of Caesar and Octavian. Dark green, almost black patina. VF/Good VF.

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