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Aureus - Augustus IMP XII 11 BC - 10 BC
| Gold | 7.9 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Augustus (Caius Octavius) (27 BC - 14 AD) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 11 BC - 10 BC |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.9 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#247604 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bull butting left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IMP XII
Translation:
Imperator Duodecimus.
Supreme commander (Imperator) for the twelvth time.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus coin is that it features an image of Augustus Caesar, who was the first Roman Emperor, on one side, and a depiction of a goddess or other mythological figure on the other. This coin was minted during Augustus' reign, which lasted from 27 BC to 14 AD, and was used as a means of spreading his image and propaganda throughout the empire. The coin's design and imagery were meant to convey Augustus' power and divine right to rule, and it was likely used in religious rituals and ceremonies as well as in everyday transactions.
