На Роме сейчас торгуется интересный денарий, заявлен Last Denarius of the Roman Republic.
Description: Octavian AR Denarius. Cyrenaica, provincial governor L Pinarius Scarpus, circa 31-29 BC. Open right hand reaching left, IMP. CAESARI above, SCARPVS. IMP below / DIVI. F on right, AVG. PONT on left, Victory standing right on globe, holding wreath. Crawford 546/6; Sydenham 1282; RSC 500. 3.66g, 17mm, 11h.
Minor flan flaws on reverse, very well centred, sound metal, beautiful old tone, Extremely Fine.
From the R. Bussey Collection.
According to Crawford, this coin represents the last denarius of the Roman Republic. L. Pinarius Scarpus commanded four legions for Marc Antony in Cyrenaica against Octavian's African army, which was under the command of Cornelius Gallus. After learning of Antony's defeat at Actium, Scarpus changed his allegiance to Octavian. This issue was struck shortly after the battle of Actium, the open hand signalizing a gesture of friendship toward Octavian.
Lot 1079: Octavian AR Denarius.
Estimate: £3,000.00
Currently: £2,400.00
кстати, в античности, как и позже, изображения распространялись, конечно, не бюстами, а обычными рисунками. Еще были медальоны-пилотники )
