© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Aureus - Augustus M DVRMIVS IIIVIR 19 BC - 4 BC
| Gold | 7.8 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Augustus (Caius Octavius) (27 BC - 14 AD) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 19 BC - 4 BC |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.8 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#247796 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crab holding butterfly.
Script: Latin
Lettering: M DVRMIVS IIIVIR
Unabridged legend: Marcus Durmius Triumvir.
Translation: Marcus Durmius, moneyer (Triumvir Monetalis).
Comment
Mass varies: 7.68–7.91 g;Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Augustus (M DVRMIVS IIIVIR) coin is that it features an image of Augustus Caesar wearing a laurel wreath, symbolizing his status as a divine ruler.
