Art Institute of Chicago
Sestertius (Coin) Portraying Emperor Augustus
Roman, minted in Rome
- Date
- 34-35
- Medium
- Bronze
- Culture
- Roman Empire
- Department
- Arts of Greece, Rome, and Byzantium
- Institution
- Art Institute of Chicago
The front (obverse) of this coin portrays the emperor Augustus seated on a four-wheeled cart of honor drawn by four elephants, each of which has a conductor sitting on its back. He wears a radiate crown and holds an olive \ seated on a four-wheeled car of honor, drawn by four elephants, each of which has a conductor sitting on its back. The back (reverse) bears an inscription.
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- Object type
- AAT300037334
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