2000 Year Old Head of Augustus Found

[Tacitus]

While repairing a medieval wall, a 35 cm head of Augustus was found.

https://www.cnn.com/style/article/rome-emperor-marble-head-scli-intl-scn/index.html

[Meepzorp]

Hi Tac,

Thanks for the link.

It is an interesting story. It encompasses 2 of my specialty areas of collecting: Augustus and Magna Graecia (Greek Italy).

I have coins that were minted in Samnium, Aesernia:

https://www.forumancientcoins.com/meepzorp/gi_samnium_aesernia.htm

Meepzorp