Augustus, Denarius
Artist/Culture
Roman
Dateabout 32–29 BCE
Mediumsilver
Dimensions0.2 mm (3/4 in.)
ClassificationsMetalwork
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Mark Salton
Object number2001.255
DescriptionAugustus (31BC-14AD); obv. Bare head of Augustus, to right, Line border; rev. Venus, standing right, half-turned from the spectator, leaning on column and holding helmet in right hand and transverse spear in left hand, a shield on which is an eight-rayed star, leans against the column on left, to left [C]"AESAR', to right, 'DIVI.F' Line border. Note: There is an unusually large flan on obv.ProvenanceMr. and Mrs. Mark Salton
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