As - Augustus (AVGVSTVS) (25 BC) front As - Augustus (AVGVSTVS) (25 BC) back
As - Augustus (AVGVSTVS) (25 BC) photo
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As - Augustus AVGVSTVS 25 BC

25 BC year
Bronze 10.3 g 26 mm
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Augustus (Caius Octavius) (27 BC - 14 AD)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
25 BC
Value
1 As = 1⁄16 Denarii
Currency
Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
10.3 g
Diameter
26 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#247970
Rarity index
87%

Reverse

Legend in one line in laurel wreath.

Script: Latin

Lettering: AVGVSTVS

Translation: Augustus.

Comment

Mass varies: 5.28–13.37 g;
Diameter varies: 23–34 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Augustus Caesar, who was the first emperor of the Roman Empire and ruled from 27 BC to 14 AD. He was known for his wise leadership and his efforts to establish a stable and prosperous empire, which helped to bring about a period of relative peace and prosperity known as the Pax Romana, or Roman Peace.

Price

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