coin; imitation (barbarous); forgery (ancient)

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coin; imitation(barbarous); forgery(ancient)

Object Type: coin; imitation (barbarous); forgery (ancient)
Museum number: R.9809
Denomination: dupondius
Description: Copper alloy coin; ancient forgery (barbarous imitation). (whole); Inscription within oak-wreath. (obverse); Inscription. (reverse)
State
Authority: Ruler: Augustus (Octavian); Moneyer: C Plotius Rufus
Cultures/periods
Production date: 15BC (after)
Materials
Dimensions: Die-axis: 5 o'clock; Weight: 6.42 grammes
$Inscriptions
Curator's comments: Barbarous imitation of RIC1 388, p.71 type.
Bibliographic references: RE1 / Coins of the Roman Empire in the British Museum, vol. 1: Augustus to Vitellius (152, p.31); 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. (4638, p.92); RIC1 / The Roman Imperial Coinage, vol. 1 (388, p.71) (imitation)
Location: Not on display
Associated names: Named in inscription: Augustus (Octavian); Named in inscription: C Plotius Rufus
Department: Coins and Medals
Registration number: R.9809
C&M catalogue number: RE1 (31) (152); RR2 (92) (4638)