Aureus - Augustus (SIGNIS RECEPTIS; Mars) (19 BC) front Aureus - Augustus (SIGNIS RECEPTIS; Mars) (19 BC) back
Aureus - Augustus (SIGNIS RECEPTIS; Mars) (19 BC) photo
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Aureus - Augustus SIGNIS RECEPTIS; Mars 19 BC

19 BC year
Gold 7.8 g 20 mm
Description
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
7.8 g
Diameter
20 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#247484
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Mars, helmeted and cloaked, standing front, head right, holding aquila in right hand and standard on left shoulder.

Script: Latin

Lettering: SIGNIS RECEPTIS

Translation:
Signis Receptis.
Standards recovered.

Comment

Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

The Aureus coin featuring Augustus (19 BC) depicts the Roman god of war, Mars, on its reverse side, signifying the Roman Empire's military prowess and Augustus' role as a powerful leader.