Denarius (Coin) Portraying Emperor Augustus

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Arts of the Ancient Mediterranean and Byzantium

19-18 BCE

Roman, minted in Spain

The front of this coin portrays the emperor Augustus, facing left.

On the back, a comet is depicted.

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Department: Arts of the Ancient Mediterranean and Byzantium

Artist: Ancient Roman
Title: Denarius (Coin) Portraying Emperor Augustus
Origin: Italy
Date: 19 BCE–18 BCE
Medium: Silver
Inscriptions: Obverse: CAESAR AVGVSTVS Reverse: DIVVS IVLIVS
Dimensions: Diam. 2 cm; 3.47 g
Credit Line: Gift of Mrs. William Nelson Pelouze
Reference Number: 1923.1254
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Mrs. William Nelson (Helen T.) Pelouze (1866-1953), Chicago; given to the Art Institute of Chicago, 1923.

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