Hey everyone, Thought I'd share one of my latest acquisitions now that I have had the opportunity to photograph it. This is a coin that I've wanted for some time because of its historical significance. It is not uncommon, but it is difficult to find in an excellent state of preservation. The reverse of the coin depicts the Curia Julia (the Roman senate house). While the curia's construction began under Julius Caesar, it was ultimately completed by his adoptive-son and grand-nephew, Octavian (later Augustus). In his Res Gestae, Augustus proclaimed that he had "built the senate-house and the Chalcidicum which adjoins it and the temple of Apollo on the Palatine" (19). Dio mentions that its dedication was a part the festivities related to Augustus' triple triumph (51.22). The curia was an integral component of Augustan propaganda, as demonstration of the emperor's pietas towards his father and his benevolence towards the state. Denarii issued by Augustus that depicted the curia effectively propagated this message. This coin was referred to in two of my classes (Julio-Claudian History & Roman Architecture) as evidence for the reconstruction of the curia. When I saw this one listed, I knew that I had to have it. Anyways...here it is!!! Roman Imperatorial: Octavian (30-29 BC) AR Denarius Date: Autumn 30-Summer 29 BC Obv: Bare head right. Rev: IMP CAESAR on the architrave of the Roman Senate House (Curia Julia), porch supported by four short columns, statue of Victory on globe surmounting apex of roof, statues of standing figures at the extremities of the architrave. Diameter: 20.1mm Weight: 3.83 grams Mint: Italian mint (Rome?) RIC I 266 Ex: Apollo Numismatics As always, feel free to post anything you feel is relevant!
Amazing coin, great quality. The reverse has great detail. I like that the windows you can see in the building on the reverse of your coin are also visible in the photos of @Herodotus.
Absolutely fantastic coin Romancollector, in the quality of yours not cheap to acquire, by far one of my favorites unfortunately mine was struck on too soft a flan and thinned it out subsequently a bit broke off still love it with it's strong detail. Congratulations.
The interior is great. I swear I can never find good interior pics. The floor is incredible. Looks like imperial porphyry and serpentine
Divus Augustus, 27 BC - 14 AD. Roman Æ as, 9.30 g, 28.4 mm, 7 h. Rome, issued under Tiberius, AD 22-30. Obv: DIVVS·AVGVSTVS·PATER, head of Augustus, radiate, left. Rev: PROVIDENT S C, Altar-enclosure with double paneled door; surmounted by uncertain ornaments. Refs: RIC 81; BMCRE 146; Cohen (Augustus) 228; RCV 1789.