Representation of eagles on reverse of Augustus' coinage

Abstract EN

The coinage in the era of emperor Augustus was distinguished by the depiction of many animals and birds on the reverse of the coins in Egypt and the roman provinces such as the bull, crocodile, hippopotamus, pig, ibis, eagle.

each of these animals and birds had religious symbols specific to each of the roman provinces and its own religious symbol.

the eagle was one of the powerful birds that was depicted on coinage in the era of emperor Augustus in many forms; rather it was one of the first patterns that emperor Augustus ordered to be minted in Alexandria.

the researcher used the historical descriptive methodology to analyze and describe the depiction of the eagle on the coin of emperor Augustus objective of research 1.

study the depiction of the eagle on the reverse of Augustus’ coinage in Egypt and the roman provinces (Alexandria, Rome, Gaul / Lugdunum).

2.

explain the importance of the eagle as a symbol of strength and victory.

3.

determine the relationship of golden eagle and God Jupiter.