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coin; forgery(ancient)

Object Type: coin; forgery (ancient)
Museum number: DEV.105
Denomination: denarius
Description: Silver coin; ancient forgery. (whole); Head of Augustus, bare, right; behind, lituus. (obverse); Heads of Caius Caesar, Julia and Lucius Caesar, all bare, right; a wreath above head of Julia (in centre). (reverse)
State
Authority: Ruler: Augustus (Octavian); Moneyer: C Marius C F Tro
Cultures/periods
Production date: 13BC
Production place: Minted in: Rome (city)
Materials
Technique
Dimensions: Die-axis: 4 o'clock; Weight: 2.22 grammes
$Inscriptions
Bibliographic references: RIC1 / The Roman Imperial Coinage, vol. 1 (404, p.72) (type); 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. (4650, p.95)
Location: Not on display
Condition: Poor
Subjects: emperor/empress; royal/imperial
Associated names: Named in inscription & portrayed: Augustus (Octavian); Portrait of: Gaius Caesar; Portrait of: Lucius Caesar; Portrait of: Julia; Named in inscription: C Marius C F Tro
Previous owner
Acquisition date: 1844
Acquisition notes: No registration number on ticket.
Department: Coins and Medals
Registration number: DEV.105
Additional IDs: Miscellaneous number: DEV.37 (formerly used); Miscellaneous number: DEV.I.R.105 (lot number)
C&M catalogue number: RR2 (95) (4650)