Aureus - Augustus CAESAR AVGVSTVS 20 BC - 19 BC
| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Augustus (Caius Octavius) (27 BC - 14 AD) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 20 BC - 19 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#247441 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend in two lines above and below 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 Caesar, who was the first Roman Emperor, on one side, and the goddess Venus on the other. This coin was minted during his 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 divine leader, and it was widely circulated throughout the empire to promote his image and reinforce his authority.
