Aureus - Augustus OB CIVIS SERVATOS 19 BC
19 BC year| Gold | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#247477 |
|---|---|
| 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
The Aureus - Augustus (OB CIVIS SERVATOS) (19 BC) coin features an image of a Roman citizen, representing the idea of "civic duty" and the importance of the Roman citizenry during Augustus' reign.
