Denarius (Coin) Portraying Emperor Augustus
Ancient Roman
-15–-13
- Medium
- Silver
- Dimensions
- Diam.: 1.8 cm (3/4 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 to the right. On the back (reverse), a bull charging to the right is depicted.
