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Identification and Creation

Object Number
2003.100.9.39
People
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
  • 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
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Descriptions

Description
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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