© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
Aureus - Augustus IMP XII ACT; Apollo 11 BC - 10 BC
| Gold | 7.83 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 | 7.83 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#247607 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Apollo standing left, holding plectrum in right hand and lyre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IMP XII ACT
Translation:
Imperator Duodecimus, Actium.
Supreme commander (Imperator) for the twelvth time. Actium.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Aureus coin featuring Augustus (IMP XII ACT; Apollo) from Rome, minted between 11 BC and 10 BC, is an interesting piece of history. One fascinating fact about this coin is that it was made of gold and weighed 7.83 grams. This coin was a standard circulation coin during the Roman Empire, and its gold content made it a valuable and sought-after currency. The image of Apollo on the coin symbolized the power and influence of the Roman Empire during that time.
