Aureus - Augustus (OB CIVIS SERVATOS) (19 BC - 18 BC) front Aureus - Augustus (OB CIVIS SERVATOS) (19 BC - 18 BC) back
Aureus - Augustus (OB CIVIS SERVATOS) (19 BC - 18 BC) photo
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Aureus - Augustus OB CIVIS SERVATOS 19 BC - 18 BC

 
Gold 7.76 g -
Description
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
Weight
7.76 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#247408
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Legend in three lines in oak-wreath.

Script: Latin

Lettering: OB CIVIS SERVATOS

Translation:
Ob Civis Servatos.
For saving the citizens.

Comment

Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Aureus - Augustus (OB CIVIS SERVATOS) coin is that it features an image of Augustus Caesar on one side and a depiction of a citizen holding a shield and spear on the other. This imagery symbolizes the idea of the Roman Empire as a protector of its citizens and highlights Augustus' efforts to promote peace and stability throughout the empire.