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Cistophorus - Augustus S P R SIGNIS RECEPTIS IMP IX TR PO IV
| Issuer | Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
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| Year | 19 BC - 18 BC |
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| Weight | 10.4 g |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | A triumphal arch is depicted in the central field, its archway inscribed with the legend IMP IX TR PO IV, surmounted by a charioteer driving a quadriga in full gallop to the right. Flanking the arch on either side stand legionary aquilae (eagle-topped standards), referencing the recovery of the Roman military standards from the Parthians in 20 BC. The composition is boldly conceived, with the architectural element providing a stable central axis framed by the upright standards. The design carries strong propagandistic resonance, commemorating one of Augustus's most celebrated diplomatic achievements. The reverse legend arcs around the design within the field, inscribed in Latin. |
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| Reverse lettering | S P R SIGNIS RECEPTIS IMP IX TR PO IV (Translation: Senatus Populusque Romanus Signis Receptis. Imperator Nonus, Tribunicia Potestate Quarta. The senate and the Roman people, standards recovered. Supreme commander (Imperator) for the ninth time, holder of tribunician power for the fourth time.) |
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