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Aureus - Augustus IMP XII 11 BC - 10 BC
| Gold | 7.8 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 | 7.8 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#247618 |
|---|---|
| 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 emperor of the Roman Empire and ruled from 27 BC to 14 AD. The coin was minted during his reign, specifically between 11 BC and 10 BC, and it's made of gold, which was a valuable and prestigious metal at the time. The coin's design and the fact that it was made of gold reflect the power and wealth of the Roman Empire during Augustus' rule.
