Caption

Denarius, ca. 29–27 BC. Obverse: Victoria standing on the prow of a ship turned to the right, wreath in her right hand and a palm in her left; continuous border. Reverse: Inscription 'IMP CAESA' (under the line). Octavian on a quadriga walking to the right, holding an olive branch in his right hand and reins in his left; pearl border. Augustus (Octavian; Roman Emperor, 63 BC–14 AD) — laurel wreath and palm branches as attributes; Victoria (personification) — Victoria standing on the prow of a ship. Roman Republic/Roman Empire transitional coin. Weight 3.53 g; axis 225°.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A52_323

License type

Rights managed

Available size

40.1Mb (2.6Mb) / 12.5in x 12.5in / 3744 x 3744 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius ca 29–27 Bc Obverse Victoria standing prow ship turned right wreath right hand palm left continuous border Reverse Inscription Imp Caesa under line Octavian quadriga walking holding olive branch reins pearl border Augustus Roman Emperor 63 Bc–14 Ad laurel wreath palm branches attributes Victoria personification ship Roman Republic Roman Empire transitional coin Weight 3.53 g axis 225° circular metallic object weathered silver-gray surface showing raised carved details design depicts group animals pulling wheeled platform human figure standing long vertical pole smaller vertical shapes beside animals object irregular rim textured background darker gray tones recessed areas lighter silvery highlights raised surfaces.