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denarius, Roman Empire, Augustus, 9-8 BCE
denarius, Roman Empire, Augustus, 9-8 BCE
Object numberCC59.2.1042

denarius, Roman Empire, Augustus, 9-8 BCE

Date9-8 BCE
Emperor
MediumSilver
Credit LineTransfer from Vassar College Classics Department, 1968
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Not on view
PeriodRoman Empire
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Denomination
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Minting Location
Obverse Description
The laureate head of Augustus is facing right, with AUGUSTUS DIVI F inscribed around.
Obverse Expanded
AUGUSTUS DIVI FILIUS
Obverse Legend
AUGUSTUS DIVI F
Obverse Translated
Augustus, son of the deified
Reverse Description
Galloping to the right is Gaius Caesar, holding the reins in his right hand, and a sword and shield with his left.  There is an eagle between two standards, behind, and C CAES, AUGUS F is inscribed in exergue.
Reverse Expanded
GAIUS CAESAR, AUGUSTI FILIUS
Reverse Legend
C CAES, AUGUS F
Reverse Translated
Gaius Caesar, the son of Augustus
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