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 or Rome. This issue was once thought to have been from an Eastern mint. This coin formed part of a war coinage for troop payments after the Battle of Actium, perhaps issued in relation to the demobilization and settlement of troops.
Obverse Description
Laureate head of Apollo facing right (no legend)
Reverse Description
Octavian, veiled and laureate ploughing with a pair of oxen to right; in exergue, IMP CAESAR
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
29-27 BC
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Issued By
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Denomination
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Material
Silver
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Axis
06
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Classification
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Type of item
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Dimensions
19 mm (Outside Diameter), 3.47 g (Weight)
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Shape
Round
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References
RIC 272 (was RIC.6 in 1923 edition)
[Book] Sutherland, C.H.V. 1984. The Roman Imperial Coinage. I., 30, 59 Pages
[Catalogue] Pullin, Ruth. 2011. Nature Revealed: Eugene von Guerard.
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