Cistophoric Tetradrachm (Coin) Portraying Emperor Augustus
- Medium
- Silver
- Dimensions
- Diam.: 2.4 cm (1 in.)
- Genre
- coin
- Museum
- Art Institute of Chicago
Tags
portraitcoininorganic materialancient artnonferrous metalbronzecopper alloyancientroman (ancient, style or period)metal
About
The front (obverse) of this coin portrays the head of Emperor Augustus, facing right. On the back (reverse) is an altar decorated with two deer and garlands.
