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Denarius - Augustus P CARISIVS LEG PRO PR
| Issuer | Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
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| Year | 25 BC - 23 BC |
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| Reference(s) | RIC I#4A, OCRE#ric.1(2).aug.4A |
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| Reverse description | A Roman military trophy, comprising captured arms and armor, erected upon a mound composed of shields and other spoils of war. The trophy displays crossed spears and additional weaponry at its summit, with round shields and further military equipment heaped at its base, symbolizing Augustus's victories over Iberian tribes during the Cantabrian Wars. The encircling legend P CARISIVS LEG PRO PR identifies the issuing magistrate. The composition conveys the triumphant imagery characteristic of Augustan military propaganda. |
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| Reverse lettering | P CARISIVS LEG PRO PR (Translation: Publius Carisius Legatus Pro Praetore. Publius Carisius, legate for the praetor.) |
| Edge | Plain |
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