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Aureus - Augustus ARMENIA CAPTA 19 BC - 18 BC
| Gold | 7.9 g | 22 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 | 7.9 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#248059 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Sphinx seated right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ARMENIA CAPTA
Translation:
Armenia Capta.
Conquest of Armenia.
Comment
Mass varies: 7.82–7.89 g;Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Augustus (ARMENIA CAPTA) coin is that it features an image of Augustus Caesar wearing a crown of laurel leaves, symbolizing his status as a victorious military leader.
