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Aureus - Augustus IOV TON; Jupiter 19 BC
19 BC year| Gold | 7.8 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Augustus (Caius Octavius) (27 BC - 14 AD) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 19 BC |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.8 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#247458 |
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| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Jupiter, standing left, in hexastyle temple, holding thunderbolt in right hand and leaning left on sceptre.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IOV TON
Translation:
Iovi Tonans.
Jupiter thundering.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Augustus (IOV TON; Jupiter) coin is that it features an image of Jupiter, the Roman god of thunder, on one side, and an image of Augustus, the Roman emperor, on the other. This coin was minted during Augustus' reign, which lasted from 27 BC to 14 AD, and was used as a means of promoting his image and legacy. The coin's design was meant to symbolize the connection between the emperor and the gods, and to emphasize Augustus' divine right to rule.
