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Aureus - Augustus IMP XII ACT; Apollo 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#247626 |
|---|---|
| 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
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 7.9 grams. This coin was used as a standard circulation coin during the Roman Empire, which spanned from 27 BC to 395 AD. The coin's design features the image of Apollo on one side and Augustus on the other, signifying the importance of both the Roman god and the emperor. The coin's gold content and intricate design make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists and historians.
