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Identification and Creation

Object Number
1982.100.139
People
Augustus, Roman (r. 27 BCE - 14 CE)
Title
As of Caesaraugusta under Augustus
Classification
Coins
Work Type
coin
Date
4 - 3 BCE
Places
Creation Place: Ancient & Byzantine World, Europe, Hispania, Caesaraugusta (Hispania)
Period
Roman Imperial period, Early
Culture
Roman Provincial
Persistent Link
https://hvrd.art/o/141592

Physical Descriptions

Medium
Bronze
Metal
AE
Technique
Struck
Dimensions
8.24 g
Die Axis
2
Denomination
as
Inscriptions and Marks
  • Obverse Inscription: AVGVSVS DIVI F
  • Reverse Inscription: CAESAR AVG MN KANINIO ITER L TITO II VIR

State, Edition, Standard Reference Number

Standard Reference Number
DCyP p. 74.15; RPC I, 322

Acquisition and Rights

Credit Line
Harvard Art Museums/Arthur M. Sackler Museum, Gift of H. Bartlett Wells, Class of 1929
Accession Year
1982
Object Number
1982.100.139
Division
Asian and Mediterranean Art
Contact
am_asianmediterranean@harvard.edu
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Descriptions

Description
Obv.: Laureate bust of Augustus to r.; behind to l. simpulum and lituus.
Rev.: colonist plowing with chariot of bulls to r.

Verification Level

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