Aureus - Augustus IOV TON 19 BC - 18 BC
| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Augustus (Caius Octavius) (27 BC - 14 AD) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 19 BC - 18 BC |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#247405 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Hexastyle Temple.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IOV TON
Translation:
Iovi Tonans.
Jupiter thundering.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Aureus - Augustus (IOV TON) coin was used as a means of payment for the Roman Empire, and its value was equivalent to 25 silver denarii.
