Restitutor Posted September 23, 2022 · Administrator Share Posted September 23, 2022 He doesn’t look a day over 2,000, don’t ya think? 😁 The man who needs no introduction, Augustus: While back in Rome earlier this year on my Honeymoon, I had the pleasure of once again visiting the House of Livia, and the House of Augustus. These houses, along with the Domus Aurea, have got to be my favorite places to visit. And of course, the ultimate pilgrimage destination for any Augustus/Roman fanboy/girl: Please join in the birthday celebrations with whatever Augustus-related content you have! 🥳 15 2 1 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edessa Posted September 23, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted September 23, 2022 Augustus, 27 BC-AD 14. AR Denarius (21.5mm, 3.73g, 5h). Uncertain Spanish mint (Colonia Patricia?). Struck circa 19 BC. Obv: CAESAR AVGVSTVS; bare head left. Rev: SIGNIS above, RECEPTIS below, S P Q R around, round shield inscribed CL • [V]; signum to left, aquila to right. Ref: RIC I 87b; RSC 267a. Very Fine, toned, faint scratches. Ex Leo Benz Collection. 12 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Kowsky Posted September 23, 2022 · Member Share Posted September 23, 2022 1 hour ago, Restitutor said: He doesn’t look a day over 2,000, don’t ya think? 😁 The man who needs no introduction, Augustus: While back in Rome earlier this year on my Honeymoon, I had the pleasure of once again visiting the House of Livia, and the House of Augustus. These houses, along with the Domus Aurea, have got to be my favorite places to visit. And of course, the ultimate pilgrimage destination for any Augustus/Roman fanboy/girl: Please join in the birthday celebrations with whatever Augustus-related content you have! 🥳 Handsome coin & great photos ☺️! Is your coin actually that dark or is it just the photo 🤔? Antioch-Syria, Augustus, Year 31 (1 BC - AD1). Ex Al Kowsky Collection. 16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Etcherdude Posted September 23, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted September 23, 2022 (edited) Tetrastyle Corinthian "Temple of Augustus" built during his reign in Pola, Istria (Pula, Croatia). Edited September 23, 2022 by Etcherdude 16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor LONGINUS Posted September 23, 2022 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted September 23, 2022 (edited) Thanks for posting the amazing images, @Restitutor! Here’s the most recent Augustus addition to my Imperial denarii collection. LONGINUS • aka Deacon Ray Edited September 23, 2022 by LONGINUS 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Restitutor Posted September 23, 2022 · Administrator Author Share Posted September 23, 2022 2 hours ago, Al Kowsky said: Handsome coin & great photos ☺️! Is your coin actually that dark or is it just the photo 🤔? Antioch-Syria, Augustus, Year 31 (1 BC - AD1). Ex Al Kowsky Collection. I never had thought of the coin as dark until seeing yours! So lustrous 😍 I have started re-photographing all my coins (again!) now that the iPhone 14 Pro has come in (current photo in OP is from 13 Pro). Here’s the new non-formatted images, I think a tad brighter than before: 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benefactor jdmKY Posted September 23, 2022 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted September 23, 2022 Just a pup - 43 BC A little older - 32-29 BC 11 2 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Kowsky Posted September 23, 2022 · Member Share Posted September 23, 2022 2 hours ago, Restitutor said: I never had thought of the coin as dark until seeing yours! So lustrous 😍 I have started re-photographing all my coins (again!) now that the iPhone 14 Pro has come in (current photo in OP is from 13 Pro). Here’s the new non-formatted images, I think a tad brighter than before: Wow 😲! Your 2nd set of photos look so much better ☺️. Using a light colored background makes a big difference too 😉. I trimmed & paired the photos together. 9 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kapphnwn Posted September 23, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted September 23, 2022 Happy Birthday Gus Ar Denarius of Augustus Lugdunum 15 BC Obv Head right bare Rv Apollo of Actium standing facing head left holding lyre. RIC 171a 3.88 grms 19 mm Photo by W Hansen This coin commemorates the battle that put in place the event that allowed him to name the month of August after himself. What was that event ? No prize for correct answer. 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Etcherdude Posted September 24, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted September 24, 2022 (edited) @kapphnwn I’m going to guess the battle most associated with him, plus the ACT on the reverse exergue, Actium? Edited September 24, 2022 by Etcherdude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Octavius Posted September 24, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted September 24, 2022 FELICEM DIEM NATALEM, AVGVSTE ! 7 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPK Posted September 24, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted September 24, 2022 Definitely one of the greatest figures in world history. A couple Augustus tetradrachms - Sometime I should try and get some better photos of the slabbed one. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roman Collector Posted September 24, 2022 · Patron Share Posted September 24, 2022 Love that classical art!!! Everyone seems to have one of these. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPK Posted September 24, 2022 · Supporter Share Posted September 24, 2022 (edited) On 9/23/2022 at 7:42 PM, CPK said: Sometime I should try and get some better photos of the slabbed one. Well I just spent quite a bit of time tonight trying to get some half-decent photos of the above tetradrachm. The slab sure made things difficult! 😠 And unfortunately, you can't avoid having the little plastic fingers get in the photo. However, I'm reasonably satisfied with the results. Edited September 25, 2022 by CPK 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roman Collector Posted September 24, 2022 · Patron Share Posted September 24, 2022 Augustus and Livia: Augustus and Livia, issued under Tiberius, AD 14-29. Roman provincial Æ 31 mm, 21.48 g. Spain, Hispalis, Colonia Romula, AD 14-29. Obv: PERM DIVI AVG COL ROM, radiate head of Augustus right; thunderbolt before, star above. Rev: IVLIA AVGVSTA GENETRIX ORBIS, head of Livia, left; globe beneath, crescent above. Refs: RPC-73; SGI-189; Heiss 393, 2; Cohen 169, 3; Alvarez-Burgos 1587; Lindgren II 69; SNG Tubingen 118; SNG Copenhagen 423.13.35. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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