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 sixth of six different issues struck before 37 AD. Production of this type began in about 34 AD.
Obverse Description
Radiate head of Augustus facing left; around, DIVVS AVGVST[VS PATER]
Reverse Description
Winged thunderbolt dividing S C
Edge Description
Plain
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from National Gallery of Victoria (NGV), 15 Mar 1976
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Date Issued
34-37 AD
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Issued By
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Deity Depicted
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Mint
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Series
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Material
Copper
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Axis
01
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Classification
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Type of item
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Dimensions
27 mm (Outside Diameter), 8.389 g (Weight)
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Shape
Off round
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References
1984 edition RIC.83 (1923 edition RIC.1, p. 95)
[Book] Sutherland, C.H.V. 1984. The Roman Imperial Coinage. I., 36, 80 Pages
[Catalogue] Pullin, Ruth. 2011. Nature Revealed: Eugene von Guerard.
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