Roman Republican. Mark Antony and Octavian. Denarius (AR, 3.50 g, 19 mm, 12 h), with M. Barbatius, Ephesus mint(?), 41 BC. M•ANT•IMP •AVG•III•VIR•R•P•C•M•BARBAT•Q•P Bare head of Mark Antony right / CAESAR•IMP•[PONT•II]I•VIR•R•P•C• Bare head of Octavian right. Crawford 517/2; RBW 1798; Sydenham 1181; Babelon (Antonia) 51, (Julia) 96, (Barbatia) 2. Dark toning. Good very fine. Ex Dr. Ittai Gradel collection (1965–2026). The evolution of Augustus’ coin portrait reflects his transformation from a young political leader into the established princeps. This coin, minted in 41 BC, shows Octavian as a lightly bearded young man. Lot 21 in this auction was minted in 32–31 BC. It features a more idealised portrait. Lot 24 presents the typical calm and restraint image of Augustus as the established ruler. It was minted around 2 BC to AD 4. Although he was already over 60 years old at that time, the coins still show an idealised, youthful ruler.