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Sestertius - Tiberius ROM ET AVG, altar of Gauls
| Issuer | Roman Imperial Mint |
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| Year | 8-10 |
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| Weight | 23.3 g |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | The reverse depicts the Ara Romae et Augusti, the monumental altar of Rome and Augustus erected at Lugdunum, shown in frontal elevation. The altar is flanked on each side by a tall pillar or column, each surmounted by a Victory standing with wings spread. The altar structure itself is richly decorated with relief panels on its base, and the whole composition is presented in a detailed, architectural style characteristic of Lugdunum mint issues. The legend ROM ET AVG appears in the exergue below the altar, rendered in clear Latin capitals. This reverse type is a celebrated example of Augustan imperial propaganda celebrating the imperial cult in the provinces of Gaul. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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