Denarius (Coin) Portraying Emperor Augustus

Arts of the Ancient Mediterranean and Byzantium

21-20 BCE

Roman; minted in Samos (or possibly Pergamum)

The front (obverse) of this coin portrays the head of Emperor Augustus facing right. The back (reverse) depicts a bull, standing to the right.

Status: Currently Off View
Department: Arts of the Ancient Mediterranean and Byzantium

Culture: Ancient Roman
Title: Denarius (Coin) Portraying Emperor Augustus
Origin: Roman Empire
Date: 21 BCE–20 BCE
Medium: Silver
Inscriptions: Obverse: CAESAR Reverse: AVGVSTVS
Dimensions: Diam. 2 cm; 3.62 g
Credit Line: Gift of William F. Dunham
Reference Number: 1920.3047
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William F. Dunham (1857-1936), Chicago; given to the Art Institute of Chicago, 1920.

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