© I medaglioni romani, descritti ed illustrati da Francesco Gnecchi
© I medaglioni romani, descritti ed illustrati da Francesco Gnecchi
4 Aurei - Augustus IMP XV SICIL; Diana 7 BC - 6 BC
| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Augustus (Caius Octavius) (27 BC - 14 AD) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 7 BC - 6 BC |
| Value | 4 Aurei = 100 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#247666 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Diana, draped, advancing right, holding bow in left hand and drawing arrow from quiver with right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IMP XV SICIL
Unabridged legend: Imperator Quintus Decimus.
Translation: Supreme commander for the fifteenth time.
Comment
The coin illustrated is from Plate 1 of “The Roman medallions, described and illustrated by Francesco Gnecchi,” 1912, Milan U. Hoepli.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Diana, the Roman goddess of the hunt, on the reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the reign of Augustus. This highlights the importance of mythology and religion in ancient Roman culture, as well as the use of coinage as a means of promoting the ruling powers and their ideologies.
