© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
As - Augustus VOLVSVS VALER MESSAL IIIVIR A A A F F S C 6 BC
6 BC year| Bronze | 12 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Augustus (Caius Octavius) (27 BC - 14 AD) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 6 BC |
| Value | 1 As = 1⁄16 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 12 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#247925 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend surrounding S C.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VOLVSVS VALER MESSAL IIIVIR A A A F F
S C
Unabridged legend:
Volusus Valerius Messalla Triumvir Auro, Argento, Aere Flando Feriundo.
Senatus Consulto.
Translation:
Volusus Valerius Messalla Triumvir Auro, Argento, Aere, Flando, Feriundo. Senatus Consultum.
Volusus Valerius Messalla, moneyer (Triumvir Monetalis) for the casting and striking of gold, silver, and bronze coins. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 9.9–14.02 g;Diameter varies: 26–28 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 "F F S C" on the other, which stand for "Felix Fustumque Scelus Crescit," meaning "Happy and Flourishing, the Good Deed Grows." This inscription suggests that the coin was minted to promote the idea of good deeds and positive actions, which aligns with Augustus' reputation as a wise and benevolent leader.
