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Denarius - Augustus QVOD VIAE MVN SVNT
| Issuer | Roman Imperial Mint |
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| Year | 18 BC - 17 BC |
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| Shape | Round (irregular) |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | The reverse field displays a four-line inscription set within or above a viaduct (arched road bridge), flanked by two arched structures surmounted by equestrian statues and military trophies. The architectural rendering celebrates Augustus's restoration and construction of the Roman road network, a significant element of his civic building program. The legend QVOD VIAE MVN SVNT is prominently displayed in four lines, referencing the fortification and maintenance of the public highways. The overall composition is bold and monumental, emphasizing the emperor's role as builder and benefactor of the Roman state. |
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| Reverse lettering | QVOD VIAE MVN SVNT (Translation: Quod Viae Munitae Sunt. For having the highways fortified (rebuilt).) |
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