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coin; forgery(ancient)

Object Type: coin; forgery (ancient)
Museum number: R.6069
Denomination: denarius
Description: Silver coin; ancient forgery. (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, over left shoulder. (reverse)
State
Authority
Cultures/periods
Production date: 19BC-18BC
Production place: Minted in: Spain; Minted in: Caesaraugusta (possibly)
Materials
Technique
Dimensions: Weight: 3.080 grammes
$Inscriptions
Bibliographic references: RE1 / Coins of the Roman Empire in the British Museum, vol. 1: Augustus to Vitellius (329, p.60); RIC1 / The Roman Imperial Coinage, vol. 1 (39a, p.44)
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
Previous owner
Acquisition date: 1825
Department: Coins and Medals
Registration number: R.6069
C&M catalogue number: RE1 (60) (329)