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Aureus - Augustus AVGVSTVS 27 BC - 14 AD
| Gold | 7.9 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Augustus (Caius Octavius) (27 BC - 14 AD) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 27 BC - 14 AD |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.9 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#248084 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Heifer slowly walking, left, head lowered.
Script: Latin
Lettering: AVGVSTVS
Translation: Augustus.
Comment
Mass varies: 7.88–7.98 g;Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Augustus (AVGVSTVS) coin is that it features an image of Augustus Caesar with a divine aura, signifying his status as a god-king. The coin's design was meant to promote the cult of personality surrounding Augustus and solidify his position as the first emperor of Rome.
