Apollo and Coins of Augustus [reverse] 1603

This bronze medal, created by Philippe Lalyame in 1603, features Apollo, the Greek god of music, poetry, and the sun, standing prominently. He holds a lyre in his left hand and a laurel branch in his right, symbolizing his artistic prowess. The inscription surrounding Apollo reads "AETERNA VOLVIT MONVMETA VIRORVM," which translates to "He rolls on the eternal monuments of men." This inscription signifies the enduring legacy of Augustus, the Roman emperor, whose coins are depicted in the medal's center. These coins represent the achievements and triumphs of Augustus's reign.