Coin: Denarius with Head of Augustus (obv) and Temple with Chariot (rev)
| Issuing Authority | Roman Emperor Augustus |
|---|---|
| Culture | Roman |
| Title | Coin: Denarius with Head of Augustus (obv) and Temple with Chariot (rev) |
| Date | Ca. 18 BCE |
| Medium | Silver |
| Dimensions | Overall: 3/4 in. (1.9 cm) Weight: 0.1 oz. (2.89 g) Axis: 6:00 |
| Credit Line | Gift of Virginia Zeani in memory of Nicola Rossi-Lemeni, Eskenazi Museum of Art, Indiana University |
| Accession Number | 94.143 |
| This artwork is currently off display. You may be able to see this artwork by filling out an art viewing room request. | |
Description: Obverse: Laureate head of Augustus, facing left. Inscription before and behind.
Reverse: Tetrastyle temple with triumphal chariot. Inscription.
Inscriptions:
Obverse: CAES[AR] [AVG]VSTO
Reverse: SPQR
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"Coin: Denarius with Head of Augustus (obv) and Temple with Chariot (rev) | Collections Online." Collections Online. Sidney and Lois Eskenazi Museum of Art, Indiana University, 2025. https://artmuseum.indiana.edu/collections-online/browse/object.php?number=94.143