© Trustees of the British Museum
© Trustees of the British Museum
Aureus - Augustus S P Q R CL V; Victory 19 BC
19 BC year| Gold | 7.9 g | 19 mm |
| 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 |
| Weight | 7.9 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#247499 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory flying right with wreath above shield inscribed S P Q R/ CL V resting on column.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
S P Q R
CL V
Unabridged legend: Senatus Populusque Romanus. Clipeus Votivus
Translation: The senate and the Roman people. Votive shield
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Augustus (S P Q R CL V; Victory) coin is that it features the image of the Roman goddess Victory (Victoria) on the reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the reign of Augustus (27 BC - 14 AD). The image of Victory was meant to symbolize the Roman Empire's military triumphs and the power of its rulers.
