Eclipse of 9 BC on coin of Augustus from Alexandria Egypt
Augustus AE Dichalkon of Alexandia, Egypt circa 10-5BC
Head of Caesar and representation of solar eclpise, RPC 5021, Milne 9, Koln 8
Photo from Shick Coins
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Symbols of Solar Eclipses on coins of the Roman Civilization
Republic to the Christian Era
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For the Romans, a solar eclipse was the greatest symbol of fear, terror and domination in nature.
