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

Medium

Silver

Dimensions

3.87 g, 8:00, 18 mm

Credit Line

Transfer from the Yale University Library, Numismatic Collection, 2001

Accession Number

2001.87.2508

Culture
Period

1st century B.C.

Classification
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Numismatics

Obverse Description

Obverse Description: TVRPILILANVS - IIIVIR Head of Liber, ivy-wreathed, r.

Reverse Description

Reverse Description: CAESAR - AVGVSTVS SIGN RECE Bare-headed Parthian kneeling r., r. extending standard with X-marked vexillum attached, l. held out low.
Provenance

Provenance

Yale University Library, New Haven, Conn., 1958–2001; Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven, Conn.
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Additional information

Object/Work type

coins, denarii, money

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