Augustus Temple dupondius

Roman Empire, Augustus, 27 BC-14 AD. AE Dupondius, Rare Temple Reverse30 views
Augustus, 27 BC-14 AD. AE Dupondius, 28 mm, 12.41 g. Struck under Tiberius. Obv: Radiate head of Divus Augustus left. Rev: Round temple flanked by calf and lamb standing on columns. RIC I (Tiberius) 74.

The identification of the temple on the reverse of the coin is the subject of much debate among scholars. Some believe that the temple is that of Divus Augustus which was erected by Tiberius and depicted on coins of Caligula and Antoninus Pius. However, that temple was rectangular with eight columns and was still in construction during Tiberius' reign. Others believe the edifice to be the tabernacle of Mars Ultor on the Capitoline Hill, constructed by Augustus in 19 BC. The most accepted current opinion on the identity of the temple is that it is Vesta's temple on the Palatine Hill. According to Panvini Rosati, this reverse reproduces the aedes Vestae in Palatio, to record the office of Pontifex Maximus, which Augustus assumed following the death of Lepidus.

 

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This one is a bit rougher than the others you've posted; however, it is a highly desirable issue. That temple reverse looks 3D.

 

Thanks the Temple stairs is indeed 3D

 

Very cool coin (great eye-appeal)

... I love the burgundy-colours (yummy)

 

This one comes from Ebay, i dont like Ebay i dont the trust the coins there, most of them are fake. About this one i had good feelings!!!

 

Hi Ronald,
you realy into architecture.

nice

eric

 

Hey Eric, o yeah Architecture are one of mine favorite

 

Nice looking piece,congrats on the find....

 

The key is to find the right seller. There are good sellers with good coins, and sometimes the prices are pretty good too.

 

It looks perfectly authentic to me.

 

to dark much beter picture

 

The gorgeous colours make up for any roughness. I have this coin but mine is a fake!

 

most are indeed fake, this a a underated coin indeed!!!!!!!


7000 dollar for this coin auction house

 

Mine temple is beter only, augustus not!!!!http://www.acsearch.info/search.html?id=103351 this means all for me underated!!!!!

 

iff some one have one show it, that would be nice

 

Love that coin ro.

 

same dupondius struck under Tiberius, but without the temple
not $7000 , but only $100

 

hi all, what do you think of this one. Any suggestions on cleaning it. also there are some small imperfections on the rear that are raised.

 

Please see my post with photo, would appreciate your comment.
thanks