Roman, minted in Rome
As (Coin) Portraying Emperor Augustus
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Roman, minted in Rome22-30
As (Coin) Portraying Emperor Augustus
Roman, minted in Rome →imperial (roman)ancientroman (ancient, style or period)coinancient art
Date
22-30
Medium
Bronze
Dimensions
Diam.: 2.8 cm (1 1/8 in.)
Museum
Art Institute of Chicago
Location
Chicago, IL
Credit
Gift of Mrs. William Nelson Pelouze
The front (obverse) of this coin portrays the emperor Augustus, facing left. The back (reverse) depicts an altar, which the inscription indicates was made during rule of Tiberius ("struck under Tiberius").
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