Caption

Octavian Augustus (63 BC–14; Roman emperor 27 BC–14), crocodile chained to a palm tree, heads of Augustus and Agrippa, palm trees, laurel wreath. Obverse: IMP/ DIVI F above and below the image; heads—Augustus on the right and Agrippa on the left, back to back; Augustus bareheaded, Agrippa with a rostral crown and laurel wreath. Reverse: COL NEM above a crocodile facing right; above it a palm branch. Ca. 20–10 BC, Roman Empire (27 BC–476). Coin; weight 11.03 g; axis 225°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A52_309

License type

Rights managed

Available size

40.1Mb (3.3Mb) / 12.5in x 12.5in / 3744 x 3744 (300dpi)

Keywords

Octavian Augustus 63 Bc–14 Roman emperor 27 Bc–14 crocodile chained palm tree heads Augustus Agrippa palm trees laurel wreath Obverse Imp Divi F image right left back Augustus bareheaded rostral crown Reverse Col Nem crocodile facing palm branch Ca 20–10 Bc Roman Empire 27 Bc–476 Coin weight 11.03 g axis 225° round worn object rough uneven surface dark brown black tones resting white background surface textured slightly raised areas shallow recesses forming irregular pattern hints lighter brown faint greenish spots crevices object aged patinated finish subtle variations dark gray surface catches light.