Octavian and Divus Julius Caesar Bronze in Silver

Struck in 38 BC, this large bronze issue brings together two figures at the foundation of the Roman Empire. Octavian appears as a young ruler in the making, while the reverse presents the deified Julius Caesar, linking political power to legacy and memory. The surfaces show honest wear, with areas of porosity and adjustment marks, yet the portraits remain clear. The pairing of these two figures gives the coin a presence that extends beyond condition alone