Roman Imperatorial Period

The Roman Imperatorial period extends from the outbreak of civil war between Julius Caesar and Pompey in January 49 B.C. and ends early 27 B.C. when Caesar's adopted heir Octavian was given the title "Augustus" by the Senate.

The era is most clearly defined by its coinage.  The coinage shows a transition between the long established numismatic traditions of the Republic and the newly created "cult of the Emperors" which came about in the Imperial age. Imperatorial coinage is characterized by the bold use of coins as propaganda, culminating in the first large scale use of lifetime portraits on coins in Roman times, beginning with Caesar in 44 B.C. In the years of civil war which ensued Sextus Pompey, Brutus, Labienus, Mark Antony, Lepidus and Octavian did not hesitate to follow Caesar's example by displaying their images on the coins that were minted in their respective names.

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The Roman Imperatorial period extends from the outbreak of civil war between Julius Caesar and Pompey in January 49 B.C. and ends early 27 B.C. when Caesar's adopted heir Octavian was given the title "Augustus" by the Senate.

The era is most clearly defined by its coinage.  The coinage shows a transition between the long established numismatic traditions of the Republic and the newly created "cult of the Emperors" which came about in the Imperial age. Imperatorial coinage is characterized by the bold use of coins as propaganda, culminating in the first large scale use of lifetime portraits on coins in Roman times, beginning with Caesar in 44 B.C. In the years of civil war which ensued Sextus Pompey, Brutus, Labienus, Mark Antony, Lepidus and Octavian did not hesitate to follow Caesar's example by displaying their images on the coins that were minted in their respective names.

Subject ID: 132597

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