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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
Dateabout 19–18 BCE
MediumCistophoric tetradrachm
Dimensions0.3 mm (1 in.)
ClassificationsMetalwork
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Mark Salton
Object number2001.287
Descriptionobv. bare head of Augustus, to right, 'IMP.IX.TR.PO.V', in arc below, outwardly, line border;

rev. temple (of Rome and Augustus) showing six columns, on podium of five steps, Palmettes on top and sides, on the architrave, 'ROM.ET.AVGVST', left and right, 'COM.ASIAE', in field, line border; Note: Possibly, the temple is that erected in honor of Rome and Augustus at Pergamum, as a religious focus for the Commune Asiae. On the other hand, BMC lists the coin as that of the mint of Ephesus.
ProvenanceMr. and Mrs. Mark Salton
On View
Not on view
Augustus (31 BCE–14 CE), Tetradrachm
Augustus (31 BCE–14 CE), Tetradrachm
Roman
n.d.
Augustus (31 BCE–14 CE), Tetradrachm
Augustus (31 BCE–14 CE), Tetradrachm
Roman
undated, mint of Ephesus (?)
Augustus (31 BCE–14 CE), Denarius
Augustus (31 BCE–14 CE), Denarius
Roman
about 29–27 BCE
Augustus (31 BCE–14 CE), Denarius
Augustus (31 BCE–14 CE), Denarius
Roman
about 29–27 BCE
Augustus (31 BCE–14 CE), Quinarius
Augustus (31 BCE–14 CE), Quinarius
Roman
about 25–22 BCE
Augustus (31 BCE–14 CE), Quinarius
Augustus (31 BCE–14 CE), Quinarius
Roman
about 29–27 BCE
Augustus (31 BCE–14 CE), Quinarius
Augustus (31 BCE–14 CE), Quinarius
Roman
about 19–15 BCE
Augustus (31 BCE–14 CE), Denarius
Augustus (31 BCE–14 CE), Denarius
Roman
about 7–6 BCE
Augustus, Denarius
Augustus, Denarius
Roman
29–27 BCE
Augustus, Denarius
Augustus, Denarius
Roman
27 BCE–14 CE
Augustus, Denarius
Augustus, Denarius
Roman
about 32–29 BCE
Augustus
Augustus
Roman
27 CE