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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
Associated with:
Roman Empire
Ancient Greece and Rome: Roman Empire
Authority
Ruler:
Augustus (Octavian)
Cultures/periods
Roman Imperial
Production date
19BC-18BC
Production place
Minted in:
Spain
Minted in:
Caesaraugusta
(possibly)
Materials
silver
copper alloy
Technique
plated
Dimensions
Die-axis:
2 o'clock
Weight:
3.48 grammes
$Inscriptions
Bibliographic references
RIC1 / The Roman Imperial Coinage, vol. 1
(47b, p.44)
(type)
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