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Aureus - Augustus IMP LVDI SAECVL
| Issuer | Roman Imperial Mint |
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| Year | 18 BC - 17 BC |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
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| Obverse description | Bare head of Augustus facing right, rendered in fine portrait style with naturalistic detail typical of Augustan classicism. The emperor's hair is styled in the characteristic comma-shaped locks falling over the forehead. The legend CAESAR AVGVSTVS is disposed around the field, reading from left to right. The portrait is bold and finely engraved, occupying the majority of the coin's flan, consistent with the high-quality die work of the Augustan aurei series. |
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| Obverse lettering | CAESAR AVGVSTVS (Translation: Caesar Augustus.) |
| Reverse description | A decorated altar inscribed LVDI / SAECVL at center, flanked on the left by a togate and veiled figure and on the right by a herald holding a caduceus; the entire composition is encircled by an oak wreath. The scene commemorates the Ludi Saeculares, the Secular Games celebrated by Augustus in 17 BC, a pivotal religious and political event of his reign. The legend IMP LVDI SAECVL is disposed around the design, referencing Augustus's role as Imperator and organizer of the games. The composition is carefully balanced within the available flan, reflecting the skilled die engraving of the Lugdunum or Roman mint workshops. |
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