Augustus
31 B.C. - 14 A.D.
Grand Nephew of Julius Caesar, Brother of Octavia.
Augustus was the first Roman emperor; he was born on 23 September 63 BC, under the name Octavian. Octavian was later adopted by Julius Caesar, and quickly became involved in politics. He restored peace and order after 100 years of civil war. He maintained an honest government, a sound currency system, and free trade among the provinces. He developed an efficient postal system, improved harbors, and established colonies. He extended the elaborate highway system that connected Rome to remote parts of the empire. Augustus gave control of the empire's more peaceful provinces to the Senate. But he kept control of frontier provinces that needed protection or pacification, and maintained a standing army for this task. He also kept a standing navy in the Mediterranean Sea and a small bodyguard in Rome known as the Praetorian Guard. He defeated Marc Anthony at the battle of Actium in 31 BC, and was given the title of Augustus by the senate in 27 BC for reuniting the Roman Empire. After his death in 14 AD, his kingdom was divided between his sons.
Gyles, Mary Francis. "Augustus." World Book Online Reference Center. 2005. World Book, Inc. 13 Jan. 2005. http://www.aolsvc.worldbook.aol.com/wb/Article?id=ar037880.
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Augustus c. 25 BC AE 24 Mint: Asia, possibly Ephesus Obvs: CAESAR, Bare head of Augustus right Revs: AVGVSTVS within laurel wreath 23x24mm, 10.6g $59.00 Order # RI 152 Ref: RPC 2235, Vagi 357 Qty Shipping amount			Augustus c. 25 BC Mint: Asia? AE 27x29mm, 11.4g Obvs: Bare head of Augustus right Revs: Large C A within rostral wreath and pellet border $39.00 Order # RI 153 Ref: RPC 2234 Qty Shipping amount