© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Aureus - Augustus IMP X 15 BC - 13 BC
| Gold | 7.9 g | 19.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Augustus (Caius Octavius) (27 BC - 14 AD) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 15 BC - 13 BC |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.9 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#247592 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bull butting left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IMP X
Unabridged legend: Imperator Decimus
Translation: Supreme commander (Imperator) for the tenth time
Comment
Mass varies: 7.78–7.99 g;Diameter varies: 19–19.5 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus coin is that it was used as a means of propaganda by Augustus Caesar. The coin features an image of Augustus on one side and a depiction of the goddess Roma on the other. This was a deliberate choice by Augustus, who sought to promote his own image and legitimacy as a ruler, as well as to emphasize the connection between Rome and the Roman Empire. By using the coin as a tool for propaganda, Augustus was able to spread his message and reinforce his authority throughout the empire.
