© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Aureus - Augustus and Gaius Caesar C CAES AVGVS F 9 BC
9 BC year| Gold | 7.93 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Augustus (Caius Octavius) (27 BC - 14 AD) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 9 BC |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.93 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#336336 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Gaius Caesar galloping right, holding sword and shield in left hand, aquila between two standards in the background.
Script: Latin
Lettering: C CAES AVGVS F
Unabridged legend: Caius Caesar Augusti Filius.
Translation: Gaius Caesar, son of Augustus.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus coin featuring Augustus and Gaius Caesar is that it was part of a series of coins issued to commemorate the Roman Empire's expansion into Egypt. The coin's design features an image of Augustus on one side and Gaius Caesar on the other, with the inscription "C CAES AVGVS F" which stands for "Gaius Caesar Augustus F," indicating that Gaius was adopted by Augustus as his son and successor. This coin was minted in 9 BC, during the reign of Augustus, and was used as a means of promoting the Roman Empire's power and influence throughout its territories.
