Silver Denarius of Octavian

Item

Title

Silver Denarius of Octavian

Description

The silver denarius of Octavian is from just before the reign of Octavian Caesar. The front of the coin is a profile view of Octavian, while the back side of the coin shows four horses led by Octavian on an arch with the word “Caesar” across it.

Date

29-27 B.C.

Format

Silver

Identifier

Metropolitan Museum of Art Accession Number: 08. 170.88

Subject

Roman Empire Currency

Creator

Unknown

Alternative Title

Roman Silver Coin

Item sets

Front of Denarius Back of Denarius