minted in Spain

Coin (obverse), 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 obverse of the coin.

The obverse has the head of Augustus wearing a laurel wreath and facing to the left. The legend 'CAESARI AVGVSTO' identifies the emperor. There is a crescent-shaped punch mark and associated crack on the cheek.

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:	000-180-001-658-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.C10434
Date:	18 Minted around 18 BC
Material:	Silver; oval flan; crescent-shaped punch-mark and associated crack on cheek; moderate wear. Inscription: Obv. CAESARI AVGVSTO; laureate head of Augustus to left / Rev. Domed temple with 6 columns; within, aquila between 2 standards; MAR to left; VLT to r
Dimensions:	18.50 x 17.00 mm D / Die Axis: 4.0
What:	Coin Type: RIC I (revised ed) 105b 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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