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Aureus - Augustus CIVIB ET SIGN MILIT A PART RECVPER 18 BC - 17 BC
| Gold | 7.9 g | 20 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 | 7.9 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#247548 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Triumphal arch surmounted by quadriga, figures to the right and left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CIVIB ET SIGN MILIT A PART RECVPER
Unabridged legend: Civibus Et Signis Militaribus a Parthis Recuperatis.
Translation: Citizens and military ensigns recovered from the Parthians.
Comment
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 a depiction of a military trophy on the other, symbolizing his military victories and the power of the Roman Empire.
