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Coin (obverse), Denarius, of Augustus
minted in Rome
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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:
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
Coin Type: RIC I (revised ed) 174
Coin, denarius - 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)
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- 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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