Coin (obverse), Denarius, of Augustus

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This silver coin was minted in Spain by the emperor Augustus between 18 BC and 16 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 bare head of the emperor Augustus looking to the right. There is no inscription.

After Spain was fully conquered by Rome in 19 BC, a number of coins were minted there. There are several reasons for this, including good supplies of silver and gold bullion, and the presence of four legions which required payment of their wages.

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• Online ID: 000-180-001-625-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland Part 2
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.C10436
• Date: 18 - 16
  Minted around 18 to 16 BC
  
• Material: Silver; oval flan; reverse off-centre; slight wear. Inscription: Obv. No legend; bare head of Augustus to right / Rev. Capricorn to right, holding globe attached to rudder; cornucopiae above its back; AVGVSTV [S] below
  Coin Type: RIC I (revised ed) 126
  Coin, denarius
  
• Dimensions: 20.00 x 17.00 mm D / Die Axis: 6.0
  
• What: Coin Type: RIC I (revised ed) 126
  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 - 17 / 16 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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