Denarius (Coin) Portraying Octavian

Roman →

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Date

36 BCE

Medium

Silver

Dimensions

Diam.: 2 cm (13/16 in.)

Museum

Art Institute of Chicago

Location

Chicago, IL

Credit

Gift of Mrs. William Nelson Pelouze

The front (obverse) of this coin portrays the head of Octavian, bearded and facing to the right. On the back (reverse), priestly instruments including an augur's wand, jug, and aspergillum are depicted.

On the back (reverse), priestly instruments are shown - from left to right: a simpulum (ladle), sprinkler, ewer (jug), and lituus (auger's wand).

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