Bronze Bust Emperor Augustus outlet with marble base - H 4,4 x W 2,7 inch, Bronze reproduction, handmade in Italy

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Handmade product made in Italy.

Gaius Julius Caesar Octavian Augustus (Rome, 23 September outlet 63 BC - Nola, 19 August 14 AD), better known as Octavian or Augustus, was the first Roman emperor from 27 BC. to 14 A.D .. In 27 BC he returned the offices to the senate; in exchange he had a proconsular empire that made him head of the army and the Roman Senate, with the determination of Planco, gave him the title of Augustus on January 16 of 27 BC, that is the most authoritative among the politicians of Rome and his official name it was from that moment Imperator Caesar Divi filius Augustus. Augustus wanted to transmit the image of himself as a peaceful prince and that of Rome as a universal triumph through a prudent use of images, the embellishment of the city of Rome, the protection of intellectuals who celebrated the principality, the requalification of the senate and order of equites. From an administrative point of view, Augustus' reforms were important and lasting. He attributed the unpeaceful provinces to imperial legates chosen by himself, leaving the rest to senatorial proconsuls; however, all responded to the emperor. Augustus kept Egypt to himself, under the rule of his prefect. Reformed the fiscal and monetary system. He reorganized the administration of the city of Rome by attributing the care of town planning, responsibility for food supply and water management to senior state officials.

Material: Bronze with marble base

Dimensions: H 4,4 x W 2,7 inch (11.3x6.9 cm)

Weight: about: 1 lb (0.5 Kg)