Denarius of Augustus
Date9-8 BCE
PeriodRoman Empire
Place MadeLugdunum (Lyon), France, Europe
MediumSilver
Dimensions19 mm, 3.63 g
Credit LineGift of Drs. John and Bessie Sawhill
Object number2024.1.20
On View
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DescriptionObverse: Laureate head of Augustus right; AVGVSTVS DIVI F around
Reverse: Gauis Caesar galloping right, holding reins in right hand, sword and shield in left; legionary eagle and standards behind; C CAES above, AVGVS F below
RIC I 199; BMCRE I 500-502 pg.86
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