Augustus (31 BCE–14 CE), Denarius
Artist/Culture
Roman
Dateabout 29–27 BCE
Mediumsilver
Dimensions0.2 mm (13/16 in.)
ClassificationsMetalwork
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Mark Salton
Object number2001.285
Descriptionobv. bare head of Augustus, to right, line border; rev. front view of two storied temple (Aedes Divi Iulii?) with door in front, surmounted by architrave and pediment and surrounded by a colonnade showing four columns, uncertain figure in pediment, on the apex of the pediment, Victory standing on a globe, facing; at the angles, figures of warriors standing and facing inwards, each holding spear in right hand and axe (?) in left hand, on the architrave, 'IMP.CAESAR', line border
ProvenanceMr. and Mrs. Mark Salton
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