Denarius, Augustus, Roman Empire, c. 25–23 BC, Emerita
Silver, minted in Emerita (modern-day Mérida, Spain), obverse: bare head of Augustus facing left, inscription: “IMP CAESAR AVGVST”, reverse: bird’s-eye view of the circular city wall of Emerita with gateway and battlements, “EMERITA” inscribed above the gate, inscription: “P CARISI - VS LEG - PRO PR”, condition: very fine +, D. 20 mm