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coin
Object Type
coin
Museum number
1867,0101.598
Denomination
aureus
Description
Gold coin.
(whole)
Head of Augustus, bare, right.
(obverse)
Circular domed temple, showing four columns and containing figure of Mars Ultor, helmeted, standing left; holding aquila in right hand and standard in left hand, over left shoulder.
(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
gold
Dimensions
Die-axis:
6 o'clock
Weight:
7.92 grammes
$Inscriptions
Bibliographic references
RE1 / Coins of the Roman Empire in the British Museum, vol. 1: Augustus to Vitellius
(315, p.58)
RIC1 / The Roman Imperial Coinage, vol. 1
(28, p.43)
RR2 / Coins of the Roman Republic in the British Museum, vol. 2. Coinages of Rome (continued), Roman Campania, Italy, the social war, and the provinces.
(155, p.426)
Location
Not on display
Subjects
emperor/empress
temple
classical deity
Associated names
Named in inscription & portrayed:
Augustus (Octavian)
Named in inscription & portrayed:
Ares/Mars
Associated places
Topographic representation of:
Temple of Mars the Avenger (Monte Capitolino)
Acquisition name
Purchased from:
Louis, Duc de Blacas d'Aulps
Previous owner
Previous owner/ex-collection:
Louis, Duc de Blacas d'Aulps
Acquisition date
1867
Department
Coins and Medals
Registration number
1867,0101.598
C&M catalogue number
RE1
(58)
(315)
RR2
(426)
(155)