Roman Imperatorial period AR Denarius(3.82g, 16mm), C Caesar Octavianus, mint with Octavian in Italy, 41 BC. Bare head of Octavian right, with slight beard; C·CAESAR·III·VIR·R·P·C around; border of dots / Equestrian statue of Octavian galloping left, his right hand extended; POPVL·IVSSV in exergue and on right. Sear HCRI 299; Crawford 518/2
Numismatica Ars Classica Spring Auction 2020, 25 May 2020, lot 726, ex RBW Collection, Numismatica Ars Classica 63, 17 May 2012, lot 553, ex Jesus Vico sale 9 June 1992, lot 401
The types are similar to those on the first issue of Octavian(be sure to read the note in the link) but the differing pose and addition of "POPVL IVSSV" suggest this coin represents the real statue erected by Senatorial decree after the victory of the triumvirs at Philippi.
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