| 正面描述 | Laureate head of Baal-Melqart right. |
|---|---|
| 正面文字 | Phoenician |
| 正面铭文 |
?????? ? (Translation: Sabratha G) |
| 背面描述 | Bare head of Augustus right, lituus in front; all in a laurel wreath. |
| 背面文字 | Latin |
| 背面铭文 |
CAESAR (Translation: Caesar) |
| 边缘 | |
| 铸币厂 | |
| 铸造量 |
ND (27 BC - 14 AD) - - |
| Numisquare 编号 | 1844991840 |
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Historical Context: This Dupondius, issued under Augustus Caesar (27 BC - 14 AD) from Sabratha in Africa Proconsularis, dates to the foundational era of the Roman Principate and the Pax Romana. Its provincial origin highlights the vast administrative reach of the Roman Empire. Local bronze coinage, like this Dupondius, was crucial for daily commerce and disseminated imperial propaganda, solidifying Roman authority throughout the provinces and supplementing metropolitan mints.
Artistry: The specific engraver of this Sabrathan Dupondius is unknown, typical for provincial issues, yet its artistry adheres to the Roman Imperial stylistic school. The obverse invariably presented a laureate portrait of Augustus, designed to convey imperial authority and iconography, though execution