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Aureus - Augustus S P Q R; Victory 25 BC - 22 BC
| Gold | 7.91 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Augustus (Caius Octavius) (27 BC - 14 AD) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 25 BC - 22 BC |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.91 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#364828 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory flying right, with wreath above shield, column in background.
Script: Latin
Lettering: S P Q R
Unabridged legend: Senatus Populusque Romanus.
Translation: The senate and the Roman people.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Augustus (S P Q R; 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. The image of Victory was meant to symbolize the power and dominance of the Roman Empire, and it was often depicted holding a wreath or a palm branch, as seen on this coin. The use of the image of Victory on coins was a way for the Roman government to promote their military conquests and to reinforce the idea of Roman supremacy.
