Octavian, 44-27 BC. Denarius (Silver, 19 mm, 3.72 g), uncertain mint in Italy (Rome?), autumn 30-summer 29. IMP Bearded head of Mars to right, wearing crested Corinthian helmet. Rev. C•ANTISTIVS REGINVS / III•VIR Round shield, inscribed CAESAR around upper part of the rim, the boss ornamented with an eight-pointed star, lying on top of sword and spear in saltire. BMC 644. Cohen 44. RIC 274. A beautiful piece with a splendid obverse. The reverse struck slightly off center, otherwise, good extremely fine.