© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
Aureus - Augustus TVRPILIANVS IIIVIR 19 BC - 4 BC
| Gold | 7.8 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Augustus (Caius Octavius) (27 BC - 14 AD) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 19 BC - 4 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 |
| Numista | N#247776 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Tortoise-shell lyre.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TVRPILIANVS IIIVIR
Translation:
Turpilianus Triumvir.
[Publius Petronius] Turpilianus, moneyer (Triumvir Monetalis).
Comment
Mass varies: 7.79–7.86 g;Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus coin is that it features an image of Augustus Caesar, who was the first Roman Emperor, on one side, and a depiction of the goddess Venus on the other. This coin was minted during Augustus' reign, which lasted from 27 BC to 14 AD, and it was used as a means of promoting his image and legitimacy as the ruler of the Roman Empire. The coin's design was meant to convey the idea that Augustus was a powerful and divine leader, and it was likely used in religious rituals and ceremonies as well as in everyday transactions.
