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Octavian 40 Bc

- 1st divi filius coin CAESAR DIVIF, on the reverse is Caesar as a god

<p>- 1st divi filius coin CAESAR DIVIF, on the reverse is Caesar as a god</p>
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Antony 39 Bc

- in currency only used in asia

- depicted as Dionysus, wears an ivy leaf crown, divine link, Imp title for military prestige

- Octavia depicted on reverse with 2 snakes, associated with the cult of Dionysus

- plutarch after 42 'people were calling him Dionysus

- beneficial link, no war, just peace and celebration, cult leader and position of power, snake link appeases egypt

- not beneficial, in Rome Dionysus linked to madness, instability and recklessness, not tailored to Rome

<p>- in currency only used in asia</p><p>- depicted as Dionysus, wears an ivy leaf crown, divine link, Imp title for military prestige</p><p>- Octavia depicted on reverse with 2 snakes, associated with the cult of Dionysus</p><p>- plutarch after 42 'people were calling him Dionysus</p><p>- beneficial link, no war, just peace and celebration, cult leader and position of power, snake link appeases egypt</p><p>- not beneficial, in Rome Dionysus linked to madness, instability and recklessness, not tailored to Rome</p>
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Octavian 32-29 Bc

- Denarius, common currency

- Pax holding the cornucopia and the olive branch

- bareheaded Octavian, now synonymous with peace and abundance, senate just declared war on Cleopatra

- Octavian as DIVIF, legitimate and approved by gods

- Zanker says 'model of clarity' an attractive coin, draws attention

<p>- Denarius, common currency</p><p>- Pax holding the cornucopia and the olive branch</p><p>- bareheaded Octavian, now synonymous with peace and abundance, senate just declared war on Cleopatra</p><p>- Octavian as DIVIF, legitimate and approved by gods</p><p>- Zanker says 'model of clarity' an attractive coin, draws attention</p>
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Octavian 28 Bc

- aureus, circulated among the wealthy

- obv. Octavian wearing a laurel wreath, his triple triumph

- rev. Octavian on bench holding a scroll

- legend says 'restored to the roman people their laws and rights' link to first settlement 27 Bc

- senatorial pose and message, republic focus

<p>- aureus, circulated among the wealthy</p><p>- obv. Octavian wearing a laurel wreath, his triple triumph</p><p>- rev. Octavian on bench holding a scroll</p><p>- legend says 'restored to the roman people their laws and rights' link to first settlement 27 Bc</p><p>- senatorial pose and message, republic focus</p>
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Augustus 19-18 Bc

- denarius, widely circulated

- obv. Augustus in an oak wreath (civil crown)

- rev. 8 rayed comet 'The divine Julius' ( after funeral games in 44 Bc)

- further solidifies the divi filius status, same time as the 3rd settlement, given consular imperium for life, his growing power and influence as supported by the gods

<p>- denarius, widely circulated</p><p>- obv. Augustus in an oak wreath (civil crown)</p><p>- rev. 8 rayed comet 'The divine Julius' ( after funeral games in 44 Bc)</p><p>- further solidifies the divi filius status, same time as the 3rd settlement, given consular imperium for life, his growing power and influence as supported by the gods</p>
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Augustus 12 Bc

- denarius, widely circulated

- obv. bareheaded Augustus

- rev. religious and sacrificial implements such as simpulum and lituus

- recently been made pontifex maximus, head of religion, as well as being a member of all the priestly colleges

- Ara pacis commissioned by senate in 13 Bc with him and his family engraved on the side, central to religion

<p>- denarius, widely circulated</p><p>- obv. bareheaded Augustus</p><p>- rev. religious and sacrificial implements such as simpulum and lituus</p><p>- recently been made pontifex maximus, head of religion, as well as being a member of all the priestly colleges</p><p>- Ara pacis commissioned by senate in 13 Bc with him and his family engraved on the side, central to religion</p>
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Augustus 2 Bc

-obv Augustus wearing an oak wreath with Pater patriae inscription, recently named

- rev. gaius and lucius with priestly artefacts and a pile pf weapons with inscription 'princeps iuventutis', first among the young' and consuls designate

- association with gaius and lucius in terms of succession

- gaius and lucius associated with religion and military success

<p>-obv Augustus wearing an oak wreath with Pater patriae inscription, recently named</p><p>- rev. gaius and lucius with priestly artefacts and a pile pf weapons with inscription 'princeps iuventutis', first among the young' and consuls designate</p><p>- association with gaius and lucius in terms of succession</p><p>- gaius and lucius associated with religion and military success</p>
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Clare Rowan on coins

'precious metal coinage focused on succession'

the successor 'needed to be well known amongst the population'

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Augustus 14 Bc

Obverse- Augustus, divi f, Pater Patriae

Reverse- bare headed Tiberius, son of Augustus, Tribunician powers