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coin; forgery(ancient)

Object Type: coin; forgery (ancient)
Museum number: 1843,0602.1
Denomination: denarius
Description: Silver coin; ancient forgery (plated copper alloy). (whole); Head of Augustus, wearing oak-wreath, left. (obverse); Victory flying right, bearing round inscribed shield in both hands and laurel-branch in right hand. (reverse)
State
Authority
Cultures/periods
Production date: 19BC-18BC
Production place: Minted in: Spain; Minted in: Caesaraugusta (possibly)
Materials: silver; copper alloy
Technique
Dimensions: Die-axis: 2 o'clock; Weight: 3.48 grammes
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Bibliographic references
Location: Not on display
Subjects: emperor/empress; classical deity; allegory/personification; arms/armour
Associated names: Named in inscription & portrayed: Augustus (Octavian); Representation of: Nike/Victoria/Victory
Acquisition date: 1843
Department: Coins and Medals
Registration number: 1843,0602.1