Octavian and Scroll Coin Flashcards
1
Q
the date?
(Octavian and Scroll Coin)
A
28 BC
2
Q
type of coin? significance?
(Octavian and Scroll Coin)
A
aureus, seen by the very wealthy
3
Q
obverse description?
(Octavian and Scroll Coin)
A
head of octavian, wearing a laurel wreath awarded for his triple triumph (probs)
4
Q
obverse inscription?
(Octavian and Scroll Coin)
A
IMP.CAESAR.DIVI.F.COS.VI
IMPERATOR CAESAR DIVI FILIUS CONSUL FOR THE SIXTH TIME
5
Q
reverse description?
(Octavian and Scroll Coin)
A
octavian, in a toga, sitting on a bench holding a scroll
6
Q
reverse inscription?
(Octavian and Scroll Coin)
A
LEGES ET IVRA PR RESTITVIT
HE RESTORED TO THE ROMAN PEOPLE THEIR LAWS AND RIGHTS
7
Q
analysis?
(Octavian and Scroll Coin)
A
- octavian is the saviour of the republic
- he is capable general choosing peace
- turning over a new leaf
- toga- politician and magistrate, official
- first settlement between 28-27 BC - release of unconstitutional powers
8
Q
themes?
(Octavian and Scroll Coin)
A
imperator, divi filius
