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Augustus
Aureus, 19-18 v. Chr. in Pergamum.
Vs.: AVGVSTVS, Augustus Kopf nach rechts.
Rs.: Sphinx nach rechts sitzend.
RIC² 512 corr. (R); BMC 682
Bild von: Numismatica Ars Classica

 Romanatic-ID: 617

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Simon Wieland
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19:23:37, 08.02.2009
Note by Classical Numismatic Group:
The Sphinx, the mythological creature whose riddle was solved by Oedipus, became one of the specific symbols associated with Augustus, including its use on his personal seal.