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Aureus - Augustus L MESCINIVS AVG SVF P 16 BC - 15 BC
| Gold | 8 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Augustus (Caius Octavius) (27 BC - 14 AD) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 16 BC - 15 BC |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 8 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#247831 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Augustus, togate, seated left on platform inscribed LVD S, giving suffimenta to one of two togate figures.
Script: Latin
Lettering: L MESCINIVS AVG SVF P
Translation:
Lucius Mescinius Augustus Suffimenta Populi.
Lucius Mescinius [Rufus]. Augustus. Incense of the people.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Augustus (L MESCINIVS AVG SVF P) coin is that it features the image of Augustus Caesar, who was the first Roman Emperor and ruled from 27 BC to 14 AD. He was known for his wise leadership and his efforts to establish a stable and prosperous Roman Empire, which lasted for centuries. The coin's design, which includes Augustus's portrait and various symbols of Roman power and authority, reflects the importance of his reign in Roman history.
