minted in Rome

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

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:	0504: National Museums Scotland Part 2 Project description \| View all records in project
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
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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