© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
Aureus - Augustus S P Q R CL V; Victory 19 BC
19 BC year| Gold | 7.78 g | - |
| 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 | 7.78 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#247500 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory flying right holding shield inscribed CL V in right hand and branch in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
S P Q R
CL V
Translation:
Senatus Populusque Romanus. Clipeus Votivus.
The senate and the Roman people. Votive shield.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Aureus - Augustus (S P Q R CL V; Victory) coin from Rome, made of Gold and weighing 7.78g, is an interesting piece of history because it features an image of the Roman goddess Victory on one side and the Roman Emperor Augustus on the other. This coin was minted in 19 BC, during the reign of Augustus, and was used as a standard circulation coin in the Roman Empire. The image of Victory on the coin symbolizes the Roman Empire's military power and triumphs, while the image of Augustus represents the imperial power and authority of the Roman Emperor. This coin is a valuable piece of history that provides insight into the currency and symbolism of the Roman Empire during that time period.
