Denarius of Augustus, Emperor of Rome | Yale University Art Gallery

19–16 B.C.

Medium: Silver
Dimensions: 3.84 g, 7:00, 18.5 mm
Credit Line: Transfer from the Yale University Library, Numismatic Collection, 2001
Accession Number: 2001.87.1201
Geography: Possibly made in Spain
Culture: Roman
Period: 1st century B.C.
Classification: Numismatics
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Numismatics

Obverse Description

Obverse Description: S P Q R PARENT / CONS SVO in two lines above and below Toga picta over tunica palmata between eagle on l. and wreath on r.

Reverse Description: CAESARI AVGVSTO in exergue. Slow quadriga r.

Provenance

Yale University Library, New Haven, Conn., by 2001; transferred to the Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven, Conn., 2001

Object copyright

Additional information

coins, denarii, money

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