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Sestertius (Coin) Portraying Emperor Augustus

34-35
Bronze

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FROM THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO’S CATALOG

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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