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denarius, Roman Empire, Augustus, 19-4 BCE
denarius, Roman Empire, Augustus, 19-4 BCE
Object numberCC59.2.0613

denarius, Roman Empire, Augustus, 19-4 BCE

Date19-4 BCE
Emperor
CultureRoman
MediumSilver
DimensionsCoin Dimensions: 2.05 cm, 3.69 g
Credit LineTransfer from Vassar College Classics Department, 1968
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Not on view
PeriodRoman Empire
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Obverse Description
The bare head of Augustus is facing right, with CAESAR AUGUSTUS inscribed around.
Obverse Expanded
CAESAR AUGUSTUS
Obverse Legend
CAESAR AUGUSTUS
Obverse Translated
Caesar Augustus
Reverse Description
There is a crescent below a six-rayed star, around which is inscribed TURPILIANUS IIIVIR.
Reverse Expanded
TURPILIANUS, TRIUMVIR
Reverse Legend
TURPILIANUS IIIVIR
Reverse Translated
Turpilianus, triumvir (his office)
BibliographySutherland, Augustus 300
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