Coin (reverse), 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 reverse of the coin.

The reverse depicts a type of vehicle called a quadriga, with decorated panels and pulled by four horses. The coin has been struck off centre, but similar specimens shows that the quadriga would have had four miniature galloping horses above. The legend 'CAESARI' above and 'AVGVSTO' below identifies the emperor.

In 20 BC, Augustus negotiated an agreement with Phraates, King of Parthia for the return of imperial standards captured in 53 BC. The return of the standards was celebrated with great ceremony in Rome and was commemorated on a number of coins.

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• Online ID: 000-180-001-651-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland Part 2
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.C10433
• Date: 18
  Minted around 18 BC
  
• Material: Silver; both sides off-centre; triangular dent in obverse field; moderate wear. Inscription: Obv. Toga picta over tunica palmata; aquila on left; wreath on right; [S . P] . Q . R . PARE [N] above; CONS . SVO below / Rev. Slow quadriga to right, its pane
  Coin Type: RIC I (revised ed) 99 var
  Coin, denarius
  
• Dimensions: 19.00 x 18.00 mm D / Die Axis: 4.5
  
• What: Coin Type: RIC I (revised ed) 99 var
  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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