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© Roma Numismatics Limited
Aureus - Augustus AVGVSTVS
| Gold | 6.3 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Period | Civil War (68-69) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 68-69 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 6.3 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#248500 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Capricorn right, holding globe with attached rudder; cornucopia above.
Script: Latin
Lettering: AVGVSTVS
Translation: Augustus.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Augustus (AVGVSTVS) (68-69) coin is that it features an image of the Roman emperor Augustus on one side and a depiction of the goddess Roma on the other. This coin was minted during Augustus' reign, which lasted from 27 BC to 14 AD, and was used as a means of promoting his image and legitimacy as the ruler of the Roman Empire. The coin's gold content and intricate design also reflect the wealth and power of the Roman Empire during this time period.
