Summary
Denarius issued by Octavian who, in 27 BC, became Augustus the first Roman Emperor. Minted by an Uncertain mint in Italy, probably at Brindisium near Octavian's naval headquarters. This issue was once thought to have been from an Eastern mint. This coin formed part of a war coinage for troop payments around the time of the Battle of Actium.
Obverse Description
Bust of Venus facing right wearing a stephane and neckless (no legend)
Reverse Description
Octavian in military dress advancing to left with his cloak flying behind, he extends his right hand and holds a transverse spear in his left; in field (divided by figure) CAESAR DIVI F (translation: son of the divine Caesar)
Edge Description
Plain
More Information
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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
32-29 BC
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Issued By
Emperor Augustus, Ancient Roman Empire
This coin was issued before he assumed the title Augustus in 27 BC -
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Denomination
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Material
Silver
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Axis
08
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Classification
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Type of item
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Dimensions
21 mm (Outside Diameter), 3.64 g (Weight)
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Shape
Off round
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References
RIC.251 (was RIC.2 in original 1923 edition)
[Book] Sutherland, C.H.V. 1984. The Roman Imperial Coinage. I., 30, 59 Pages
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