Coin: Drachm with Head of Augustus (obv) and Lyres (rev)

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Coin: Drachm with Head of Augustus (obv) and Lyres (rev)

Issuing Authority Roman Emperor Augustus

Culture Roman

Title Coin: Drachm with Head of Augustus (obv) and Lyres (rev)

Date 27 BCE-14 CE

Medium Silver

Dimensions Overall: 3/4 in. (1.9 cm)
Weight: 0.13 oz. (3.56 g)
Axis: 12:00

Credit Line Burton Y. Berry Collection, Eskenazi Museum of Art, Indiana University

Accession Number 82.66.60

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Description:
Obverse: head of Augustus, right.
Reverse: two lyres separated by a shaft of grain.

Inscription:
Obverse: Λ-Υ
Reverse MA

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