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coin
Object Type
coin
Museum number
1999,0508.6
Description
Bronze coin.
(whole)
Head of Augustus r.
(obverse)
Basket.
(reverse)
State
Associated with:
Roman Empire
Ancient Greece and Rome: Roman Empire
Authority
Ruler:
Augustus (Octavian)
Production date
27BC-14
Production place
Minted in:
Elaea
Materials
bronze
Dimensions
Die-axis:
12 o'clock
Weight:
2.34 grammes
$Inscriptions
Bibliographic references
RPC1 / Roman provincial coinage. Vol.1, From the death of Caesar to the death of Vitellius (44 BC-AD 69)
(2398A)
(supplement)
Location
Not on display
Subjects
emperor/empress
basket/basketry
Associated names
Portrait of:
Augustus (Octavian)
Acquisition name
Donated by:
R B Witschonke
Acquisition date
1999
Department
Coins and Medals
Registration number
1999,0508.6