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Identification and Creation

Object Number
1997.260.355
People
Augustus, Roman (r. 27 BCE - 14 CE)
Title
Imitation of a coinof Augustus from an uncertain mint in in the North West of Spain
Classification
Coins
Work Type
coin
Date
27 - 23 BCE
Places
Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Uncertain Mint
Period
Roman Imperial period
Culture
Roman Provincial
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/212413

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Bronze
Metal
AE
Technique
Struck
Dimensions
12.81 g
Die Axis
not assignable
Inscriptions and Marks
  • Obverse Inscription: IMP AVG DIVI F

Provenance

Recorded Ownership History
Gift of Richard Wells

State, Edition, Standard Reference Number

Standard Reference Number
DCyP p. 288, 4: RPC I, 4

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of the Estate of H. Bartlett Wells
Accession Year
1997
Object Number
1997.260.355
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
Obv.: Bare head of Augustus to l. [in front off flan palm]; behind caduceus.
Rev.: Round shield

Verification Level

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