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coin
Object Type
coin
Museum number
1846,0910.101
Denomination
semis
Description
Copper alloy coin.
(whole)
Head of Augustus, laureate, right.
(obverse)
Vexillum on base.
(reverse)
State
Associated with:
Roman Empire
Ancient Greece and Rome: Roman Empire
Authority
Ruler:
Augustus (Octavian)
Issuer:
C Vet Lancia
Issuer:
Cn Domitius Ampianus
Cultures/periods
Roman Provincial
Production date
4BC-3BC
Production place
Minted in:
Caesaraugusta
Materials
copper alloy
Dimensions
Die-axis:
10 o'clock
Weight:
7.120 grammes
$Inscriptions
Bibliographic references
RPC1 / Roman provincial coinage. Vol.1, From the death of Caesar to the death of Vitellius (44 BC-AD 69)
(321/3)
Location
Not on display
Subjects
emperor/empress
flag/pennant
Associated names
Named in inscription & portrayed:
Augustus (Octavian)
Acquisition name
Purchased from:
Marchese Giovanni Pietro Campana
Purchased through:
Sotheby's
Acquisition date
1846
Acquisition notes
Lot 2.
Department
Coins and Medals
Registration number
1846,0910.101