Denarius of Augustus, Emperor of Rome from Rome Artist: Unknown
Mint: Rome
Ruler: Augustus, Emperor of Rome, 63 B.C.–A.D. 14, ruled 27 B.C.–A.D. 14

17 B.C.

Numismatics

On view, 1st floor, Numismatics
Medium

Silver

Dimensions

3.99 g, 7:00, 21.8 mm

Credit Line

Promised gift of Ben Lee Damsky

Loan number

ILE2013.17.23

Geography

Made in Rome, Italy

Culture

Roman

Period

1st century B.C.

Classification

Numismatics

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Numismatics

Obverse Description

Obverse Description: Bare head right AVGVSTVS DIVI F

Reverse Description

Reverse Description: Laureate head of Genius of New Age right, comet above M SANQVINIVS III VIR
Object copyright
No Copyright - United States
Additional information

Object/Work type

coins, denarii, money

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