© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Aureus - Augustus 19 BC - 18 BC
| Gold | 7.8 g | 21 mm |
| 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 | 7.8 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#248058 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Sphinx seated right.
Comment
Mass varies: 7.67–7.9 g;Diameter varies: 20–22 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus - Augustus coin from Rome, made of gold and weighing 7.8g, is interesting because it was used as a means of payment and exchange during the Roman Empire, and its value was equivalent to 25 silver denarii, which was a significant amount at that time. Additionally, the coin features an image of Augustus Caesar, the first emperor of Rome, on one side, and a depiction of a goddess or other mythological figure on the other, showcasing the importance of Roman mythology and the emperor's divine status.
