January 16, 27 BC~ Augustus Caesar becomes Rome’s first Emperor

Posted in On This Date by Christy

Augustus of Prima Porta by Unknown Artist

1st century AD / White marble / 6’8” / Musei Vaticani, Rome

Previous January 16 posts:

Winter~ January 16

Artist Birthday Quiz for 1/16~

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