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Aureus - Augustus P PETRON TVRPILIAN IIIVIR 19 BC - 4 BC
| Gold | 8.19 g | - |
| 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 | 8.19 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#247771 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Tortoise-shell lyre.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P PETRON TVRPILIAN IIIVIR
Translation:
Publius Petronius Turpilianus, Triumvir.
Publius Petronius Turpilianus, moneyer (Triumvir Monetalis).
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Augustus Caesar, the first emperor of Rome, on one side, and a depiction of the goddess Venus on the other. This coin was minted during Augustus' reign, which lasted from 27 BC to 14 AD, and it was used as a means of promoting his image and legitimacy as a ruler. The coin's design was meant to convey the idea that Augustus was a powerful and divine leader, and it is an example of the propaganda tools used by the Roman Empire to maintain control and stability.
