The Abraham Cowley
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Imperial Apollo
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Augustus, AR denarius, RIC 170 (15-13 BC). Obv.: Augustus head r., AVGVSTVS DIVI F. Rev.: Apollo standing l. holding lyre and plectrum, IMP X / ACT, in acknowledgment of Actian Apollo and his suppposed role in destroying the fleet of Antony and Cleopatra at Actium
Antoninus Pius, AR denarius, RIC 63B (140-43 AD). Obv.: Pius head r., ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P COS III. Rev.: Apollo standing holding lyre and patera, APOLLINI AVGVSTO
Septimius Severus, AR denarius, RIC 40 (194 AD). Obv.: Septimius head r., L SEPT SEV PERT AVG IMP IIII. Rev.: Apollo standing holding lyre and patera, APOLLINI AVGVSTO
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