2003.100.9.39: Denarius of Augustus (Forgery)
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Identification and Creation
- Object Number
- 2003.100.9.39
- People
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Augustus, Roman (r. 27 BCE - 14 CE)
- Title
- Denarius of Augustus (Forgery)
- Classification
- Coins
- Work Type
- coin
- Date
- 1st century BCE-1st century CE
- Period
- Roman Imperial period
- Culture
- Roman Imperial
- Persistent Link
- https://hvrd.art/o/72029
Physical Descriptions
- Medium
- Silver
- Metal
- AR
- Technique
- Struck
- Dimensions
- 7.35 g
- Die Axis
- 6
- Denomination
- denarius
- Inscriptions and Marks
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- Obverse Inscription: CAESAR AVGVSTVS
State, Edition, Standard Reference Number
- Standard Reference Number
- Cf. RRC 494/20-21; RIC I 2, pp. 43 (3A), 46 (2A), 49 (3A), 62 (8D), 63 (3E), 64 (4E), 72 (4A), 210 (5aA)
Acquisition and Rights
- Credit Line
- Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of the daughters of Florence and Mason Hammond
- Accession Year
- 2003
- Object Number
- 2003.100.9.39
- Division
- Asian and Mediterranean Art
- Contact
- am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
- Permissions
-
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Descriptions
- Description
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Obv.: Bare head of Augustus r.; around, CAESAR AVGVSTVS
Rev.: Radiate head of Sol r.; behind, quiver (type is from RRC 494/20-21)
Verification Level
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