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Augustus, Denarius
Augustus, Denarius
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Augustus, Denarius

Artist/Culture
Date29–27 BCE
Mediumsilver
Dimensions0.2 mm (7/8 in.)
ClassificationsMetalwork
Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Mark Salton
Object number2001.349
DescriptionImperial; obv. bare had of Augustus, to right, line border; rev. naval and military trophy composed of helmet, cuirass, shield, crossed spears, set on a prow, pointing right, crossed over foot of trophy lie a rudder and an anchor, 'IMP CAESAR' left and right, in field, line border; Note: The trophy and the ship's prow refer to Octavian's defeat of Mark Anthony and Cleopatra in a naval battle at Actium in 31BC. After that Octavian renamed himself Augustus and made himself the first emperor of Rome
ProvenanceMr. and Mrs. Mark Salton
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