Augustus (31 BCE–14 CE), Quinarius

Artist/Culture Roman

Dateabout 29–27 BCE

Mediumsilver

Dimensions0.1 mm (9/16 in.)

ClassificationsMetalwork

Credit LineGift of Mr. and Mrs. Mark Salton

Terms

Object number2001.352

Descriptionobv. bare head of Augustus, to right, '[CAESAR].IM[P.VII]', left up, right down. line border, obverse image is partially off flan;

rev. Victory, draped, standing left, holding wreath and palm on a "cista mystica" between two snakes erect, 'ASIA', on right downwards, inwardly, '[RECEPTA]', on left downwards, outwardly, reverse image is partially off flan
ProvenanceMr. and Mrs. Mark Salton

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