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Augustus (31 BCE–14 CE), Tetradrachm
Augustus (31 BCE–14 CE), Tetradrachm
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Augustus (31 BCE–14 CE), Tetradrachm

Artist/Culture
Dateundated, mint of Ephesus (?)
MediumCistophoric tetradrachm
Dimensions0.3 mm (1 in.)
ClassificationsMetalwork
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Mark Salton
Object number2001.286
Descriptionobv. bare head of Augustus, to left, with lituus, 'IMP.CAESAR', in arc to right, border of dots;

rev. Capricorn to right with his head turned back to left, carrying a cornucopiae on his back, 'AVGVSTVS' below, all within laurel wreath
ProvenanceMr. and Mrs. Mark Salton
On View
Not on view
Augustus (31 BCE–14 CE), Tetradrachm
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n.d.
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