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Coin: Denarius with Head of Augustus (obv) and Seated Goddess (rev)

Issuing Authority Roman Emperor Augustus
Culture Roman
Title Coin: Denarius with Head of Augustus (obv) and Seated Goddess (rev)
Date Ca. 10-14 CE
Medium Silver
Dimensions Overall: 13/16 in. (2.1 cm)
Weight: 0.11 oz. (3.01 g)
Axis: 11:00
Credit Line Gift of Virginia Zeani in memory of Nicola Rossi-Lemeni, Eskenazi Museum of Art, Indiana University
Accession Number 94.140

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Description:
Obverse: Laureate head of Augustus, facing right, encircled by inscription.
Reverse: female figure seated on throne holding scepter and branch, inscription before and behind.

Inscriptions:
Obverse: CAESAR AVGVSTS [DIVI] F PATER PATRIAE.
Reverse: PONTIF [M]AXIM.


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