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Denarius of Emperor Augustus
Roman27 B.C.E. - 14 C.E.
The Walsh Gallery at Seton Hall University
South Orange, United States
Hammered silver coin features an image of four horses pulling a quadriga (chariot). Augustus was a statesman and military leader - and the first emperor of the Roman Empire, reigning from 27 B.C.E. until his death in 14 C.E. He ascended to the position of emperor after the murder of his great-uncle, Julius Caesar.
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Details
- Title: Denarius of Emperor Augustus
- Creator: Roman
- Date Created: 27 B.C.E. - 14 C.E.
- Location Created: Unknown
- Physical Dimensions: 11/16" x 5/8"
- Provenance: Gift of Ron D'Argenio
- Medium: Metal
- Collection: The D'Argenio Collection
- Accession #: 2015.16.0054
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