Benefactor LONGINUS Posted February 6 · Benefactor Benefactor Share Posted February 6 (edited) Today, February 5th... ...or thereabout is the anniversary of Augustus receiving the title of: ”Father of the Country” (Pater Patriae) in 2 BC. Roman politician, speaker and patron of the writers, Corvinus, was the originator of the idea. — Imperium Romanum From Occy to Auggy Here are my denarii featuring Octavian (before) and Augustus (upon) becoming Emperor of Rome. Please post your before and after coins featuring Octavian and/or Augustus. Edited February 6 by LONGINUS 6 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryro Posted February 6 · Supporter Share Posted February 6 Excellent coins and display, my man! Here's to "the first among equals"!? (Such a stupid title. Just shows what idiots us mankind are and have been for a long time) 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPK Posted February 6 · Supporter Share Posted February 6 According to Suetonius, Augustus was moved to tears when he was given this title of Pater Patriae. (Aug. 58) AUGUSTUS, 27 BC-AD 14 AR Denarius (20.36mm, 3.77g, 7h) Struck 19 BC. Colonia Patricia mint Obverse: CAESAR AVGVSTVS, bare head of Augustus right Reverse: OB CIVIS SERVATOS in straight lines above and below oak wreath References: OCRE I 75a, RCV 1625 var. Toned with deposits on reverse. Good metal and surfaces. A fine portrait of Caesar Augustus. 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curtis JJ Posted February 6 · Supporter Share Posted February 6 Some beautiful Denarii! Here's a Divus Augustus PATER. (I guess the "Patriae" was silent.) Posthumous, struck under Tiberius. Nice big coin, 35mm. Here is one that I sold but wish I hadn't: Shoulda sold this one instead, which I still have: 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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