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sestertius, Roman Empire, Augustus, 15-10 BCE
sestertius, Roman Empire, Augustus, 15-10 BCE
Object numberCC59.2.0621

sestertius, Roman Empire, Augustus, 15-10 BCE

Date15-10 BCE
Emperor
CultureRoman
MediumAes
DimensionsCoin Dimensions: 2.61 cm, 10.12 g
Credit LineTransfer from Vassar College Classics Department, 1968
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Not on view
PeriodRoman Empire
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Obverse Description
The laureate head of Augustus is facing right, with CAESAR PONT MAX inscribed around.
Obverse Expanded
CAESAR PONTIFEX MAXIMUS
Obverse Legend
CAESAR PONT MAX
Obverse Translated
Caesar, pontifex maximus (his religious office)
Reverse Description
The front part of the Altar of Lyons is decorated with the corona civica between laurels, and flanked by nude male figures.  There are also columns on each side, each with Victories facing each other.
Reverse Expanded
ROMA ET AUGUSTUS
Reverse Legend
ROM ET AUG
Reverse Translated
Rome and Augustus
BibliographySutherland, Augustus 229
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