© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
Aureus - Augustus 19 BC - 18 BC
| Gold | 7.82 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Augustus (Caius Octavius) (27 BC - 14 AD) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 19 BC - 18 BC |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.82 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#248057 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Sphinx seated left.
Comment
RIC lists a head of Augustus to left but this seems a mistake in the book; supported by RIC#512 also listed with a head to left despite the plate showing a head to right.Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus coin of Augustus (19 BC - 18 BC) from the Roman Empire is interesting because it features an image of the Roman goddess Venus on the reverse side, signifying the importance of love and prosperity in Roman culture.
