Dupondius of Augustus, Emperor of Rome from Lugdunum Artist: Unknown
Mint: Lugdunum (Gaul)
Ruler: Augustus, Emperor of Rome, 63 B.C.–A.D. 14, ruled 27 B.C.–A.D. 14

9–14

Numismatics

Not on view

Medium

Orichalcum

Dimensions

12.67 g, 12:00, 27.5 mm

Credit Line

Transfer from the Yale University Library, Numismatic Collection, 2001

Accession Number

2001.87.2804

Geography

Made in Lugdunum, Gaul

Culture

Roman

Period

1st century A.D.

Classification

Numismatics

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Numismatics

Obverse Description

Obverse Description: CAESAR AVGVSTVS DIVI F PATER PATRIAE Head of Augustus laureate r.

Reverse Description

Reverse Description: ROM ET AVG below. Front elevation of the altar of Lugdunum. On columns at l. and r., Victories raising wreaths in r.; on facade, naked males flank corona civica and palm branches.
Provenance
Yale University Library, New Haven, Conn., by 2001; transferred to the Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven, Conn., 2001
Bibliography

  • Lisa R. Brody and Gail Hoffman, eds., Roman in the Provinces: Art on the Periphery of Empire (Chestnut Hill, Mass.: McMullen Museum of Art, 2014), 346, plate 185.

Object copyright
No Copyright - United States
Additional information

Object/Work type

coins, dupondii, money

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