© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
As - Augustus M SALVIVS OTHO IIIVIR A A A F F S C 7 BC
7 BC year| Bronze | 10.2 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Augustus (Caius Octavius) (27 BC - 14 AD) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 7 BC |
| Value | 1 As = 1⁄16 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 10.2 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#247913 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Legend surrounding S C.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
M SALVIVS OTHO IIIVIR A A A F F
S C
Unabridged legend:
Marcus Salvius Otho Triumvir Auro, Argento, Aere Flando Feriundo.
Senatus Consulto.
Translation:
Marcus Salvius Otho Triumvir Auro, Argento, Aere, Flando, Feriundo. Senatus Consultum.
Marcus Salvius Otho, moneyer (Triumvir Monetalis) for the casting and striking of gold, silver, and bronze coins. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 6.64–14.82 g;Diameter varies: 25–29 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, the first Roman Emperor, on one side, and the letters "S C" on the other, which stand for "Senatus Consulto," indicating that the coin was issued by the Roman Senate.
