Aureus - Augustus CAESAR AVGVSTVS S P Q R CL V 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#247444 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend in two lines above and below laurel branches flanking S P Q R around shield inscribed CL V.
Lettering:
CAESAR AVGVSTVS
S P Q R
CL V
Translation:
Caesar Augustus. Senatus Populusque Romanus. Clipaeus Votivus.
Caesar Augustus. The senate and the Roman people. Votive shield.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Augustus 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 a ruler. The coin's design was meant to convey the idea that Augustus was a powerful and divinely appointed leader, and it was widely circulated throughout the Roman Empire.
