Coin (obverse), Denarius, of Augustus

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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 Augustus wearing a laurel wreath and facing to the left. The legend 'CAESARI AVGVSTO' identifies the emperor. There is a crescent-shaped punch mark and associated crack on the cheek.

The Romans needed coins for one main purpose - to pay the salaries of her huge military force. They were also used to pay the salaries of her officials and to fund public works and special payments to the poor.

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• Online ID: 000-180-001-658-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland Part 2
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.C10434
• Date: 18
  Minted around 18 BC
  
• Material: Silver; oval flan; crescent-shaped punch-mark and associated crack on cheek; moderate wear. Inscription: Obv. CAESARI AVGVSTO; laureate head of Augustus to left / Rev. Domed temple with 6 columns; within, aquila between 2 standards; MAR to left; VLT to r
  Coin Type: RIC I (revised ed) 105b
  Coin, denarius
  
• Dimensions: 18.50 x 17.00 mm D / Die Axis: 4.0
  
• What: Coin Type: RIC I (revised ed) 105b
  Coin, denarius
  
• Subject: Queen Street Coin Collection
  
• Who: Augustus
  
• Where: Roman Empire
  Spain (uncertain mint 2)
  
• Event:
• Description: Silver denarius of Augustus, Rome, minted in Spain at uncertain mint 2, c 18 BC
  
• 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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