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Coin: Cistophorus with Head of Augustus (obv) and Altar (rev)

Culture Roman
Issuing Authority Roman Emperor Augustus
Title Coin: Cistophorus with Head of Augustus (obv) and Altar (rev)
Date Ca. 25 BCE
Medium Silver
Dimensions Overall: 1 in. (2.5 cm)
Weight: 0.4 oz. (11.42 g)
Axis: 11:00
Credit Line Gift of Herbert Muller, Eskenazi Museum of Art, Indiana University
Accession Number 66.42.90

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Description:
Obverse: Portrait of Augustus, facing right. Inscription below.
Reverse: Ephesus altar with garland and stags. Inscription above.

Inscription:
Obverse: IMP CAESAR
Reverse: AUGUSTUS


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