© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
Aureus - Augustus, Gaius Caesar, and Lucius Caesar C L CAESARES AVGVSTI F COS DESIG PRINC IVVENT 2 BC - 4 AD
| Gold | 6.9 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Augustus (Caius Octavius) (27 BC - 14 AD) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 2 BC - 4 AD |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 6.9 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#247671 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Gaius and Lucius Caesar standing, each, togate, resting hand on shield and spear, simpulum, left, and lituus, right, flanking, right and left respectively.
Script: Latin
Lettering: C L CAESARES AVGVSTI F COS DESIG PRINC IVVENT
Translation:
Caius et Lucius Caesares Augusti Filii Consules Designati, Principes Juventutis.
Gaius and Lucius, sons of Caesar Augustus, consuls elect, princes of the youth.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.01–7.88 g;Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the portraits of three members of the Julio-Claudian dynasty: Augustus, Gaius Caesar, and Lucius Caesar. This coin was minted during a time of great political significance, as it marked the transition of power from Augustus to his adopted sons, Gaius and Lucius. The coin's design, with three busts on the obverse and a joint reverse, symbolizes the unity and continuity of the Roman Empire under the rule of the Julio-Claudian dynasty.
