Silver Denarius of Augustus, Rome, 16 BC 1972.134.1

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Obverse: S C OB R P CVM SAL[VT IMP CAESAR AVGVS CONS] - Augustus bust right, on round shield in laurel wreath
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Reverse: L MESCINIVS [RVFVS] IIIVIR - Mars, helmeted and cloaked, standing left, holding spear in right hand and parazonium in left, on pedestal inscribed S P Q R V P S PR S ET RED AVG

Physical Description

  • Axis: 6

  • Measurements

    • Weight: 3.54
    • Diameter: 18.5

Typological Description

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Administrative History

  • Identifier: 1972.134.1
  • Department: Roman
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society
  • ImageSponsor: Mike Gasvoda

Subjects

  • Series: RIC.2.1

Rights

  • CopyrightHolder: American Numismatic Society
  • License: Public Domain Mark (images)
  • Rights: No Copyright - United States

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