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
