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Bronze Sestertius with Head of Augustus (Obverse) Bronze Sestertius with Head of Augustus (Obverse)
Bronze Sestertius with Head of Augustus, KM 1991.2.326 Bronze AD 9–14 Provenance unknown Diam. 0.035 m, Wt. 24.13 g Previously George Monks Collection Unpublished

Description

  • Mint: Lugdunum (Lyons)
  • Obv: Laureate head of Augustus facing right, beaded frame, DIVI F PATER PATRIAE CAESAR AVGVSTVS
  • Rev: Altar of Rome and Augustus at Lugdunum. Front elevation, decorated with corona civica between laurels, flanked by nude male figures. Framed by winged Victories on columns facing each other, holding coronas, ROM ET AVG below. Very worn.
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  • Reference: Roman Imperial Coins I, Augustus 231a.