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sestertius, Roman Empire, Augustus, 10-12 CE
sestertius, Roman Empire, Augustus, 10-12 CE
Object numberCC59.2.0622

sestertius, Roman Empire, Augustus, 10-12 CE

Date10-12 CE
Emperor
CultureRoman
MediumAes
DimensionsCoin Dimensions: 2.69 cm, 11.23 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 bare head of Augustus, facing left, is encircled by the inscription IMP CAESAR DIVI F AUGUSTUS IMP XX.
Obverse Expanded
IMPERATOR CAESAR DIVI FILIUS AUGUSTUS IMPERATOR IMPERATOR XX
Obverse Legend
IMP CAESAR DIVI F AUGUSTUS IMP XX
Obverse Translated
Imperator Caesar Augustus, son of god, imperator for the twentieth time.
Reverse Description
PONTIF MAXIM TRIBUN POT XXXIIII is inscribed around S C.
Reverse Expanded
PONTIFEX MAXIMUS TRIBUNICIA POTESTATE, XXXIIII, SENATUS CONSULTO
Reverse Legend
PONTIF MAXIM TRIBUN POT XXXIIII, S C
Reverse Translated
Pontifex Maximus, with tribunician power, for the 34th time.  By decree of the senate.
BibliographySutherland, Augustus 471
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