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Coin (obverse), Denarius, of Augustus

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minted somewhere in Italy

Coin (obverse), Denarius, of Augustus
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This silver coin was minted somewhere in Italy by Octavian (later known as the emperor Augustus) around 29 to 27 BC. It is a type called a denarius, the most common Roman silver coin. This picture shows the obverse of the coin.

The obverse has the bare head of Octavian facing to the right. Below is a staff of an Augur, a priestly post with responsibilities for observing portents. The coin has been struck off centre, so only part of the legend '[CAESAR] COS. VIl' is preserved. This records that the coin was struck in the 7th consulship held by Octavian.

The years between 29 and 27 BC are generally seen as the transition between the Roman Republic and the Empire. In 27 BC Octavian took the title Imperator Caesar, son of the god Caesar, Augustus.

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