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Aureus - Augustus IMP XII ACT; Apollo 11 BC - 10 BC
| Gold | 7.8 g | 20 mm |
| 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 |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#247625 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Apollo standing right, holding plectrum in right hand and lyre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IMP XII ACT
Translation:
Imperator Duodecimus.
Supreme commander (Imperator) for the twelvth time.
Comment
Mass varies: 7.78–7.87 g;Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Augustus (IMP XII ACT; Apollo) coin is that it features an image of the Roman god Apollo on the reverse side, indicating the importance of Apollo in Roman mythology and culture. Apollo was revered as a god of music, poetry, prophecy, and healing, among other things, and his image on the coin highlights the close connection between Roman religion and the Roman Empire's currency.
