https://classicalchopped2.artinterp.org/omeka/files/original/677447fe49372294ca2bdfb94f6ec7c9.jpg 1d993d9f5da5713e95f66c956cf4e65c Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource BM Coin of Octavian and Caesar Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource around 38 BC, Roman Republic Medium The material or physical carrier of the resource. Copper alloy Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource weight: 23.39 grams Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Minted in: Europe, Italy Rights Holder A person or organization owning or managing rights over the resource. The British Museum, London, England Provenance A statement of any changes in ownership and custody of the resource since its creation that are significant for its authenticity, integrity, and interpretation. The statement may include a description of any changes successive custodians made to the resource. This coin features Octavian and the deified Caesar. Caesar was a Roman politician and general during the events that led to the demise of the Roman Republic and the rise of the Roman Empire. He was deified in 42 BC by the senate and was the uncle of Octavian. Octavian was the first Emperor of the Roman Empire, controlling Imperial Rome from 27 BC until his death in AD 14. Description An account of the resource Description: This copper alloy coin features on its obverse, the head of Octavian facing to the right. He is bearded and is surrounded by an inscription reading CAESAR DIVI F in Latin with the inscription content facing downwards. His neck is elongated, almost reaching the bottom of the coin. He has a broad head featuring comma locks and is portrayed youthfully. His face is stern with a large eye. He has a pointed nose and a small chin. His chin has a short beard of mourning. The reverse features the head of Julius Caesar facing to the right wearing a laurel wreath. His hair is short and straight. The inscription reads DIVOS IVLIVS. His face is stern with large eyes and a large ear. He has a pointed nose and chin with a clean-shaven face. Both sides of the coin contain a boarder of raised dots. Significance: The father-son connection of Octavian and Caesar is portrayed by the inscriptions, Caesar is titled "Julius the god" and Octavian is titled "Caesar son of the god". On coinage, he uses the term DIVI IVLI F (son of the divine Julius) to emphasize the link between Caesar's divinity and himself. Caesar on this coin is deified and was proclaimed a god by the Senate in 42 BC. The coin features symbols of victory the laurel crown, suggesting that they were made after Actium in 31 BC. However, other scholars note that in 36 BC Agrippa, Octavian's forces won a great sea victory off Sicily in a battle for political power. The symbols of victory could refer to his Actium victory, or to victories of an earlier date, making, such as this coin difficult to have a precise date. This coin demonstrates the propagandistic capacity of Rome's coinage. It was used as a tool by Octavian to advertise his adoption as Caesar's son and attests his claim to power. His coin follows the tradition set by Caesar of the inclusion of the living on the coinage. References A related resource that is referenced, cited, or otherwise pointed to by the described resource. "Coin." British Museum, The British Museum , www.britishmuseum.org/research/collection_online/collection_object_details.aspx?objectId=1193367&partId=1. Kleiner, Diana E. E. Roman Sculpture . Yale, 1994. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Anna Nielsen Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Roman Republic under Octavian