minted in Spain

Coin (reverse), Denarius, of Augustus

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