Augustus

Denarius · Silver

RIC I² 403

Obverse

Head of Augustus, bare, right; behind, lituus

Reverse

Bust of Diana, diademed, right; behind, quiver

Historical Note

Diana's portrait — diademed, with a quiver — marks her as Apollo's twin and companion deity in the Augustan religious programme. The diadem connects her to her role as a lunar goddess (alongside her huntress aspect). Her quiver identifies the bust unambiguously as hers.