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Object Type: coin
Museum number: 1908,0110.1708
Denomination: as
Description: Copper alloy coin. (whole); Head of Augustus, bare, right. (obverse); Inscription in linear circle within laurel-wreath. (reverse)
State: Associated with: Roman Empire Ancient Greece and Rome: Roman Empire
Authority: Ruler: Augustus (Octavian)
Cultures/periods: Roman Imperial
Production date: 27BC-23BC
Production place: Minted in: Asia (historic - Roman Province); Minted in: Pergamon (historic) (possibly)
Materials: copper alloy
Dimensions: Die-axis: 12 o'clock; Weight: 10.11 grammes
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Curator's comments: This CA in wreath type is thought to be attributable to the mint at Pergamum. The exact meaning of CA on this coinage is not known. RPC suggests that C(aesar) A(ugustus) is perhaps the best explanation, although some believe that CA is a representation of honorific wreaths to Augustus by the C(ommune) A(siae).
Bibliographic references: RE1 / Coins of the Roman Empire in the British Museum, vol. 1: Augustus to Vitellius (712, p.115); RIC1 / The Roman Imperial Coinage, vol. 1 (495, p.81); 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. (317, p.553)
Location: Not on display
Subjects: emperor/empress; symbol
Associated names: Named in inscription & portrayed: Augustus (Octavian)
Acquisition name: Purchased from: Leo Hamburger
Acquisition date: 1908
Acquisition notes: H1517 on ticket
Department: Money and Medals
Registration number: 1908,0110.1708
C&M catalogue number: RE1 (115) (712); RR2 (553) (317)

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