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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Aureus - Augustus IMP XII SICIL; Diana 11 BC - 10 BC
| Gold | 7.9 g | 19.5 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 | 7.9 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#247632 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Diana, draped, advancing right, holding bow in left hand and drawing arrow from quiver with right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IMP XII SICIL
Translation:
Imperator Duodecimus, Sicilia.
Supreme commander (Imperator) for the twelvth time. Sicily.
Comment
Mass varies: 7.89–7.91 g;Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Diana on one side, while the other side bears the image of Emperor Augustus. This coin was minted during Augustus' reign, which lasted from 27 BC to 14 AD, and it's interesting to note that Augustus was known for his efforts to promote the cult of Diana, who was revered as a symbol of fertility, hunting, and childbirth. The coin's design, therefore, serves as a reflection of the emperor's religious policies and the cultural values of the Roman Empire during that time.
