Denarius of Augustus: Head of Pax (Peace) / Augustus Making Address

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Denarius of Augustus: Head of Pax (Peace) / Augustus Making Address
Denarius of Augustus: Head of Pax (Peace) / Augustus Making Address
Denarius of Augustus: Head of Pax (Peace) / Augustus Making Address

Denarius of Augustus: Head of Pax (Peace) / Augustus Making Address

Maker
Date27 B.C.E.-14 C.E.
MediumSilver
Dimensionsoverall: 3/4 in. x 7/8 in. (1.9 cm x 2.2 cm)
ClassificationDECORATIVE ARTS
Credit LineMuseum purchase
Object number1962.43.3
Status
On view
RightsCopyright is retained in accordance with U.S. Copyright laws
Photo creditDavis Museum at Wellesley College, Wellesley, MA
Denarius of Augustus: Head of Augustus / Temple
Romanprobably Ephesus or Pergamon Eastern Mints
ca. 29-27 B.C.E.
Augustus, from the series "Imperatorum XII (The Twelve Emperors)"
Adriaen Collaertafter Joannes Stradanus (Jan van der Straet)Philip Galle
ca. 1587-89
Old Man Head
Teotihuacan
300 B.C.E.-700 C.E.
Head from vessel
Quiché
Late Classic 600-1200
Monkey Head
Teotihuacan
300 B.C.E.-700 C.E.
Ceremonial Dish with Animal Head Finials
Unknown
Late Classic, 800-1200
Head from vessel
Quiché
Late Classic 600-1200