Aureus - Augustus CAESAR AVGVSTVS 19 BC - 18 BC
| Gold | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#247404 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend in two lines between laurel branches.
Lettering: CAESAR AVGVSTVS
Translation: Caesar Augustus.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Augustus (CAESAR AVGVSTVS) coin is that it features the image of Augustus, the first Roman Emperor, on one side, and the goddess Venus on the other. This coin was minted during Augustus' reign, which lasted from 27 BC to 14 AD, and it was used as a means of promoting his image and legitimacy as the ruler of the Roman Empire. The coin's design was meant to convey the idea that Augustus was a powerful and divinely appointed leader, and it is considered a prime example of Roman imperial propaganda.
