Object numberCC59.2.0612
denarius, Roman Empire, Augustus, 20-19 BCE
Date20-19 BCE
Emperor
Augustus
CultureRoman
MediumSilver
DimensionsCoin Dimensions: 1.86 cm, 3.68 g
Credit LineTransfer from Vassar College Classics Department, 1968
On View
Not on viewPeriodRoman Empire
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The bare head of Augustus is facing left, and CAESAR AUGUSTUS is inscribed around.
CAESAR AUGUSTUS
CAESAR AUGUSTUS
Caesar Augustus
There is a shield, on which is inscribed CL V, around which, in a square pattern, is inscribed SPQR. Aquila is on the left of that and there is a standard on the right. SIGNIS is inscribed above and RECEPTIS is inscribed below.
SIGNIS RECEPTIS, SENATUS POPULUSQUE ROMANUS
SIGNIS RECEPTIS, SPQR, CL V
with the standards having been recovered, the senate and the Roman people
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