© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Aureus - Augustus CIVIB ET SIGN MILIT A PART RECVP 18 BC - 17 BC
| Gold | 6.8 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Augustus (Caius Octavius) (27 BC - 14 AD) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 18 BC - 17 BC |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 6.8 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#247546 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Triumphal arch surmounted by quadriga, figures to the right and left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CIVIB ET SIGN MILIT A PART RECVP
Translation:
Civibus Et Signis Militaribus a Parthis Recuperatis.
Citizens and military ensigns recovered from the Parthians.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.64–7.9 g;Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Augustus Caesar, the first emperor of Rome, on one side, and an image of a Roman soldier holding a standard and a military trophy on the other side. This design was meant to symbolize the power and military prowess of the Roman Empire under Augustus' rule.
