Coin (obverse), Piedfort denarius, minted by Caius Marius Caius filius Tro, for Augustus

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This silver coin was minted in Rome by the moneyer Caius Marius Tro, son of Caius, for the emperor Augustus around 13 BC. It is a type called a piedmont denarius, thicker and heavier than a normal denarius. This picture shows the obverse of the coin.

The obverse has the bare head of Augustus facing to the right. The legend 'AVGVSTVS DIVI. F' identifies him, and abbreviates his title as son of the divine Caesar. Both portrait and legend are within an oak wreath border.

The coin has been struck on a very thick flan, which has a weight almost double its theoretical value. It may possibly be a test piece from the mint. However, little is known of the detailed workings of the mints at this time.

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• Online ID: 000-180-001-510-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland Part 2
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.C10447
• Date: 13
  Minted around 13 BC
  
• Material: Silver; mostly moderate wear. Inscription: Obv. AVGVSTVS DIVI . F; bare head of Augustus to right; head and legend all within oak-wreath / Rev. III VIR / [C] MARIVS . TRO; head of Julia, facing right, with wreath above, between heads of Gaius and Lucius C
  Coin Type: RIC I (revised ed) 405
  Coin, denarius / piedfort
  
• Dimensions: 19.00 mm D / Die Axis: 8.0
  
• What: Coin Type: RIC I (revised ed) 405
  Coin, denarius / piedfort
  
• Subject: Queen Street Coin Collection
  
• Who: Augustus
  C Marius C F Tro (Maker)
  Gaius Caesar
  Julia
  Lucius Caesar
  
• Where: Italy, Rome
  Roman Empire
  
• Event:
• Description: Silver piedfort denarius of Augustus, Rome, minted by C Marius C F Tro, c 13 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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