Roman silver coin Roman Empire Ar Quinarius; Issued by Emperor Augustus
Obverse; -- CAESAR IMP VII with the Head of Octavian looking right.
Reverse;- Victory draped standing left holding a wreath in right hand and palm in the left, on cista mystica between two snakes. Inscription: ASIA RECEPTA. This means Asia Recovered and refers to the when Octavian regained the Asian Provinces and Client States for the Roman Empire.
Materials
Silver
On display?
No
Further description
Simple name
Coin
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