© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
Aureus - Augustus SIGNIS RECEPTIS CL V 19 BC - 18 BC
| Gold | 7.77 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Augustus (Caius Octavius) (27 BC - 14 AD) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 19 BC - 18 BC |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.77 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#311178 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Round shield inscribed CL V, with S P Q R in corners between standard, left, and aquila, right.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SIGNIS RECEPTIS
CL V
S P Q R
Unabridged legend: Signis Receptis. Clipeus Votivus. Senatus Popuusque Romanus
Translation: Standards recovered. Votive shield. The senate and the Roman people
Comment
This type with truncated obverse lettering (without caesar title) seems to be unique.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Augustus (SIGNIS RECEPTIS CL V) coin is that it features an image of Augustus Caesar, the first emperor of the Roman Empire, on one side, and a depiction of a Roman warship on the other. This design was meant to symbolize Augustus' military victories and the power of the Roman Empire.
