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© Roma Numismatics Limited
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 |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#334642 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Triumphal arch surmounted by quadriga, figures on the right holding an aquila and a bow and on the left holding a standard.
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.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Augustus Caesar, the first emperor of the Roman Empire, on one side, and a depiction of a military trophy on the other, symbolizing his military victories and the power of the Roman Empire.
