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Aureus - Octavian CAESAR DIVI F 32 BC - 29 BC
| Gold | 7.9 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Augustus (Caius Octavius) (27 BC - 14 AD) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 32 BC - 29 BC |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.9 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#247727 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Slow quadriga left, with four miniature horses.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CAESAR DIVI F
Translation:
Caesari Divi Filius.
Caesar, son of the divine.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Octavian (CAESAR DIVI F) coin is that it features an image of Octavian, also known as Augustus, on the obverse (front) side, while the reverse (back) side bears the image of a divine figure, such as a goddess or a deified emperor. This design was a common feature of Roman coins during this period and symbolized the connection between the emperor and the divine.
