Viggen Posted September 25, 2014 Report Share Posted September 25, 2014 A unique gold coin struck 2,000 years ago during the reign of Roman Empire founder Augustus Caesar has sold for a £480,000. The gold coin - called an aureus - was made between 27BC and 18BC and depicts a portrait of Augustus transformed into an ageless Apollo-like classical sculpture on one side. On its reverse is an image of a heifer based on a long-lost masterpiece by a Greek sculptor. The well preserved coin, celebrates the power of the man who founded the Roman Empire and laid the foundations of a regime that lasted for centuries. Just 22 examples of the heifer-reverse aureus minted during the reign of Augustus are known to have survived, of which 15 are in museums... ...more at the Daily Mail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guy Posted September 26, 2014 Report Share Posted September 26, 2014 Wow, not just a little out of my league. Why the unusual picture of Augustus in the article? Am I missing something? guy also known as gaius 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viggen Posted September 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2014 Wow, not just a little out of my league. Why the unusual picture of Augustus in the article? Am I missing something? Augustus.jpg guy also known as gaius ...is this even Augustus? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aurelia Posted September 26, 2014 Report Share Posted September 26, 2014 It's the Daily Mail so I'm not surprised... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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