Augustus (31 BCE–14 CE), Quinarius

Artist/Culture Roman

Dateabout 25–22 BCE

Mediumsilver

Dimensions0.2 mm (9/16 in.)

ClassificationsMetalwork

Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Mark Salton

Terms

Object number2001.350

Descriptionobv. bare head of Augustus, to right, 'AVGVST', left down, outwardly, line border; rev. Victory crowning trophy, draped Victory standing on the left, and with both hands placing wreath on a trophy, consisting of helmet, cuirass, etc; against base of trophy rest a dagger and a curved sword with hilt closed by bar, 'P.CARISI.LEG', left down, right up, outwardly, line border; mint of Emerita, Spain
ProvenanceMr. and Mrs. Mark Salton

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