© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Aureus - Augustus IMP XII ACT; Apollo 11 BC - 10 BC
| Gold | 7.92 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 | 7.92 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#247623 |
|---|---|
| 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, Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) made of Gold weighing 7.92 g is interesting because it showcases the advanced metallurgical skills of the ancient Romans. The coin's gold content and weight indicate that the Romans had a sophisticated understanding of metalworking and were able to produce coins with consistent and precise properties. Additionally, the coin's design, featuring Apollo, highlights the importance of mythology and religion in Roman culture.
