Denarius (Coin) Portraying Emperor Augustus
Ancient Roman
-19–-18
- Medium
- Silver
- Dimensions
- Diam.: 2 cm (13/16 in.)
- Genre
- coin
- Museum
- Art Institute of Chicago
Styles
Tags
republic periodsilverportraitcoininorganic materialmanancient artnonferrous metalancientroman (ancient, style or period)metal
About
The front of this coin portrays the emperor Augustus, facing left. On the back, a comet is depicted.
