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Aureus - Augustus S P Q R; Colonia Patricia 18 BC
18 BC year| Gold | 7.91 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Augustus (Caius Octavius) (27 BC - 14 AD) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 18 BC |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.91 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#247524 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Slow quadriga left, with four miniature horses and aquila.
Script: Latin
Lettering: S P Q R
Unabridged legend: Senatus Populusque Romanus
Translation: The senate and the Roman people
Comment
Biaggi 137.
Interesting fact
The Aureus - Augustus (S P Q R; Colonia Patricia) coin from Rome, minted in 18 BC, is an interesting piece of history because it features the image of Augustus Caesar, the first emperor of the Roman Empire, on one side, and the goddess Venus on the other. This coin was used as a means of payment and was considered a symbol of wealth and power during the Roman Empire.
