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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Aureus - Augustus ARMENIA CAPTA; Victory 19 BC - 18 BC
| Gold | 7.8 g | 20 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 | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#248060 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory right, cutting throat of recumbent bull held by the horn.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ARMENIA CAPTA
Translation:
Armenia Capta.
Conquest of Armenia.
Comment
Mass varies: 7.72–7.92 g;Diameter varies: 19–21 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Victory on the reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the reign of Augustus. The image of Victory symbolized the Roman Empire's military conquests and the power of its rulers.
