Coin (obverse), Denarius, of Augustus

This silver coin was minted in Spain by the emperor Augustus around 19 or 18 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 Augustus, facing to the left. He is identified by the legend 'CAESAR AVGVSTVS'. The coin has been struck slightly off centre.

The Romans needed coins for one main purpose - to pay the salaries of her huge military force. They were also used to pay the salaries of her officials and to fund public works and special payments to the poor.

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Online ID:	000-180-001-512-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 A.1934.550 A
Date:	618 - 906 AD Minted around 19 or 18 BC
Material:	Wood
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What:	Figure stand
Subject:	Ceramics / figures, human
Who:
Where:	China
Event:
Description:	Wood stand for an earthenware figure of a lokapala or Buddhist guardian as a warrior in armour standing on a recumbent bull: China, T'ang dynasty, 618 - 906 AD
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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