Coin (reverse), Denarius, of Augustus

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This silver coin was minted at Emerita (modern day Mérida) in Spain by the emperor Augustus around 25 to 23 BC. It is a type called a denarius, the most common Roman silver coin. This picture shows the reverse of the coin.

The reverse depicts a circular city wall, with the name 'EMERITA' inscribed above the gate. The legend 'P CARISIVS LEG PRO PR' refers to the official Publius Carisius who founded the colony of Emerita in his capacity as legatus pro praetore, as abbreviated on this coin.

The colony of Emerita Augusta was founded after the campaigns of Augustus in 26 to 25 BC in northwest Spain. The colony served as a centre to receive 'emeriti' - soldiers who were demobilised after their period of service - and to act as a frontier settlement.

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• Online ID: 000-180-001-685-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland Part 2
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  
• Date: Minted around 25 to 23 BC
  
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  • 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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