Summary
As, postumous issue for Augustus struck in the reign of Tiberius, Ancient Roman Empire. Minted by Rome. Augustus died in 14 AD and was deified. Tiberius succeeded him and began issuing coper coins in honour of Divus Augustus perhaps as early as 15 AD. This coin was part of the fifth of six different issues struck before 37 AD. Production of this type began in 22 or 23 AD and ended in about 30 AD.
Obverse Description
Radiate head of Augustus facing left; around, [DIV[VS AVGVSTV PATE[R]
Reverse Description
Altar with double panelled door dividing S C; below, PROVIDENT
Edge Description
Plain
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
14-37 AD
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Issued By
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Deity Depicted
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Mint
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Denomination
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Series
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Material
Bronze
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Axis
06
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Classification
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Discipline
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Type of item
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Dimensions
27 mm (Outside Diameter), 10.222 g (Weight)
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Shape
Off round
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References
1984 edition RIC.81 (1923 edition RIC.6 p. 95)
[Book] Sutherland, C.H.V. 1984. The Roman Imperial Coinage. I., 36, 80 Pages
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