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A Roman silver denarius coin depicting a crocodile and the legend AEGVPTO CAPTA. Reign of Augustus commemorating his victory in Egypt, 28-6 BCE. (Archaeological Museum, Tarragona, Spain)
About the Author
Mark is a full-time author, researcher, historian, and editor. Special interests include art, architecture, and discovering the ideas that all civilizations share. He holds an MA in Political Philosophy and is the WHE Publishing Director.
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APA Style
Cartwright, M. (2016, November 23). Denarius of Augustus with Crocodile. World History Encyclopedia. Retrieved from https://www.worldhistory.org/image/6077/denarius-of-augustus-with-crocodile/
Chicago Style
Cartwright, Mark. "Denarius of Augustus with Crocodile." World History Encyclopedia. Last modified November 23, 2016. https://www.worldhistory.org/image/6077/denarius-of-augustus-with-crocodile/.
MLA Style
Cartwright, Mark. "Denarius of Augustus with Crocodile." World History Encyclopedia. World History Encyclopedia, 23 Nov 2016. Web. 23 Mar 2023.
