Object numberCC59.2.0299
denarius, Roman Empire, Augustus, 7-6 BCE
Date7-6 BCE
Emperor
Augustus
CultureRoman
MediumSilver
DimensionsCoin Dimensions: 2 cm, 2.8 g
Credit LineTransfer from Vassar College Classics Department, 1968
On View
Not on viewPeriodRoman Empire
Classification(s)
Denomination
Language
Minting Location
The laureate head of Augustus is facing right.
CAESAR AUGUSTUS DIVI PATER PATRIAE
CAESAR AUGUSTUS DIVI PATER PATRIAE
Caesar Augustus, son of god, father of the fatherland.
Gaius and Lucius Caesar, standing frontwards on left and right. Each one is togate and is resting a hand on their shields. There is a spear behind each shield, a stipulum facing right on the above left, and a lituus, facing left, on the above right.
GAIUS ET LUCIUS CAESARES AUGUSTI FILII CONSULES DESIGNATES PRINCIPES IUVENTUS
C L CAESARES AUGUSTI F COS DESIG PRINC IUVENT
C. and L. Caesars, the sons of Augustus, consuls designate, princes of the youth
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