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Coin (obverse), Denarius, of Augustus

This silver coin was minted at Lugdunum (Lyons) by the emperor Augustus around 12 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. The legend '[AVGVSTVS] DIVI. F', an abbreviation of 'Augustus, son of a god', refers to his relationship of adopted son and heir to Julius Caesar. Caesar had been deified shortly after his death.

In the early years of his reign, Augustus minted coins in a number of places. For reasons still little understood, in the latter part of his reign Augustus made Lugdunum (Lyon) in Gaul his only mint for gold and silver.

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Online ID:	000-180-001-530-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.C10500
Date:	12 Minted in 12BC
Material:	Silver; obverse slightly off-centre; slight to moderate wear. Inscription: Obv. [AVGVSTVS] DIVI . F; bare head of Augustus to right / Rev. IMP : XI below capricorn to right, holding globe
Dimensions:	18.00 x 17.00 mm D / Die Axis: 9.0
What:	Coin Type: RIC I (revised ed) 174 Coin, denarius
Subject:	Ancient Coin Collection
Who:	Augustus
Where:	Lugdunum (Lyons) Roman Empire
Event:
Description:	Silver denarius of Augustus, Rome, minted at Lugdunum (Lyons), c 12 BC
References:	Mattingly, Harold and Sydenham, Edward A. The Roman Imperial Coinage. Vol. II. Vespasian to Hadrian. London: Spink & Son, Ltd, 1926.
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Related Records:	Coin (obverse), Denarius, of Augustus