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Coin (obverse), Denarius, of Augustus
This silver coin was minted in Spain by the emperor Augustus around 18 BC. It is a type called a denarius, the most common Roman silver coin. This picture shows the obverse of the coin.
The obverse has the head of the emperor Augustus wearing a laurel wreath and looking to the right. The legend 'CAESARI AVGVSTO' identifies Augustus and his family name of Caesar, which became used as a title.
The designs on coins of the Roman Republic were chosen by individual moneyers, who often commemorated their own families. Coins of the Empire, however, focussed on the emperor and his family. Almost all gold and silver coins feature the head of the emperor or his family on the obverse.
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000-180-001-621-C |
Image Rights Holder: |
National Museums Scotland |
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0504: National Museums Scotland Part 2
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National Museums Scotland H.C10435 |
Date: |
18 Minted around 18 BC
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Material: |
Silver; reverse slightly off-centre; moderate wear. Inscription: Obv. CAESARI AVGVSTO; laureate head of Augustus to right / Rev. Domed tetrastyle temple; within, triumphal currus to right, shaft up, containing aquila and 4 miniature galloping horses; S .
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Dimensions: |
18.00 x 17.50 mm D / Die Axis: 6.5
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What: |
Coin Type: RIC I (revised ed) 119 Coin, denarius
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Subject: |
Queen Street Coin Collection
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Who: |
Augustus
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Where: |
Roman Empire Spain (uncertain mint 2)
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Description: |
Silver denarius of Augustus, Rome, minted in Spain at uncertain mint 2, c 18 BC
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References: |
- Sutherland, C.H.V. The Roman Imperial Coinage. From 31 BC to AD 69. Vol. 1, revised ed. London: Spink and Son Ltd, 1984.
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