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Coin: Sestertius with Head of Octavian (obv.) and Deified Head of Caeser (rev)

Issuing Authority Roman Republic, Octavian
Culture Roman
Title Coin: Sestertius with Head of Octavian (obv.) and Deified Head of Caeser (rev)
Date Ca. 38 BCE
Medium Bronze
Dimensions Overall: 1 1/16 in. (2.8 cm)
Weight: 0.52 oz. (14.86 g)
Axis: 6:00
Credit Line Transfer from the Classical Studies Department, Eskenazi Museum of Art, Indiana University
Accession Number 2000.342.75

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Obverse: Head of Octavian facing right. Inscriptions before and behind
Reverse: Deified, Laureate head of Caeser, facing right. Inscriptions in front and behind.

Inscriptions:
Obverse: to right, CAESAR, [DIVI F].
Reverse: on right, DIVOS; on left, [I]VL[IVS].


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