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Cistophoric Tetradrachm (Coin) Portraying Emperor Augustus

about 25 BCE
Silver

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FROM THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO’S CATALOG

The front (obverse) of this coin portrays the head of Emperor Augustus, facing right. On the back (reverse) is an altar decorated with two deer and garlands.

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