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

Medium

Copper

Dimensions

11.58 g, 12:00, 24.5 mm

Credit Line

Transfer from the Yale University Library, Numismatic Collection, 2001, Bequest of Reverend Andrew Tully Pratt, B.A. 1847, M.D. 1852

Accession Number

2001.87.5364

Geography
Culture
Period

1st century B.C.

Classification
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Numismatics

Obverse Description

Obverse Description: CAESAR Head of Augustus r.

Reverse Description

Reverse Description: AVGVSTVS within laurel wreath
Provenance

Provenance

Reverend Andrew Tully Pratt, to 1872; Yale University Library, New Haven, Conn., 1872–2001; Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven, Conn.
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Additional information

Object/Work type

coins, money

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