Caption

Denarius. Obverse: head of Octavian's herm with a laurel wreath at right, behind it a thunderbolt; continuous border. Reverse: CAESAR. Octavian, in a toga, sits facing left on a curule chair, holding Victoria in his right hand; continuous border. Augustus (Octavian) (63 BC–14 AD). ca. 29–27 BC. Roman Republic/early Roman Empire. Rome, Brundisium. Coin; weight 3.52 g; axis 45°; dimensions ~20 × 19.4 mm.

Credit line

Photo12/Liszt Collection

Reference

LZT26A52_324

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Rights managed

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40.1Mb (2.8Mb) / 12.5in x 12.5in / 3744 x 3744 (300dpi)

Keywords

Denarius Obverse head Octavian's herm laurel wreath right thunderbolt continuous border Reverse Caesar Octavian toga sits facing left curule chair holding Victoria right hand Augustus 63 Bc–14 Ad ca 29–27 Bc Roman Republic early Roman Empire Rome Brundisium Coin weight 3.52 g axis 45° dimensions ~ round metallic coin worn textured surface showing raised profile person's head wearing detailed leaves tied ribbons back facial features ear short hair visible relief coin displays scratches small pits uneven edges visible colors shades silver gray darker gray tones.