Sestertius (Coin) Portraying Emperor Augustus
34-35
Roman, minted in Rome
Roman Empire
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.
Bronze