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A work made of silver.

Denarius (Coin) Portraying Octavian

36 BCE

Roman

Italy

The front (obverse) of this coin portrays the head of Octavian, bearded and facing to the right. On the back (reverse), priestly instruments including an augur's wand, jug, and aspergillum are depicted.

Silver

Arts of Greece, Rome, and Byzantium