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Object Type
Museum number: 2002,0102.4984
Denomination: denarius
Description: Silver coin. (whole); Head of Augustus, bare, left. (obverse); Helmet with visor down; on left, dagger; on right, bipennis. (reverse)
State
Authority: Ruler: Augustus (Octavian); Moneyer: Publius Carisius
Cultures/periods
Production date: 25BC-23BC
Production place: Minted in: Emerita (historic - city)
Materials
Dimensions: Die-axis: 10 o'clock; Weight: 3.61 grammes
$Inscriptions
Curator's comments: The colony of Emerita Augusta (modern Mérida) was founded in 25 BC by Publius Carisius, governor of Lusitania, for veterans of legions V Alauda and X Gemina who had recently participated in Augustus' campaigns in north western Spain.
Bibliographic references
Location: Not on display
Subjects: emperor/empress; arms/armour
Associated names: Named in inscription & portrayed: Augustus (Octavian); Named in inscription: Publius Carisius
Acquisition name
Acquisition date: 2002
Department: Coins and Medals
Registration number: 2002,0102.4984

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