© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Aureus - Augustus IMP XII SICIL; Diana 11 BC - 10 BC
| Gold | 7.94 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 | 7.94 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#247630 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Diana, in tunic, standing at angle to left, leaning right hand on spear and holding bow in left; dog left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IMP XII SICIL
Translation:
Imperator Duodecimus, Sicilia.
Supreme commander (Imperator) for the twelvth time. Sicily.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Aureus coin featuring Augustus (IMP XII SICIL; Diana) 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 7.94 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 Augustus, also known as Octavian, who was the first emperor of the Roman Empire, on one side, and the goddess Diana on the other. The coin's gold content and intricate design make it a valuable piece for collectors and historians today.
