Rome 31-29 BCE

 

Obverse

TYPE: Bust of Octavian, bareheaded

 

Reverse

TYPE: Victory, full, foot on a globe and holding laurel wreath

LEGEND: CAESAR DIVI F

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The sphere under Victory's (victory personified) feet is often called a 'globe', but should not be confused with a representation of the world. The symbol points to sole and universal power