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Gallery: G.S.B. Coins: Roman Coin
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Roman Coin |
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Minted in Lyon, France |
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Imperatorial period, (39 or 36 BCE) |
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Bronze |
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Collection Archeologique du Musee de l'Hospice du Grand St. Bernard |
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21.43g, 30.8x30.2mm |
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Cataloge Number: GSBf 698 |
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One of four known examples |
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This coin was issued by Octavian, the adopted son of Julius Caeser, who became the first roman emperor Augustus. It commemorates the divinization of Julius following his assasination in March of 44 BCE. The comet, known as the Sidus Iulium or Julian Star, is depicted between Julius on the left and Octavian on the right. This comet appeared in July 44 BCE during the funnery games held to honor Julius and was said to have been a sign of his divinity. |
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