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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Aureus - Octavian CAESAR DIVI F 32 BC - 29 BC
| Gold | 7.7 g | 21 mm |
| 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 | 7.7 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#247728 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Slow quadriga right, with four miniature horses.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CAESAR DIVI F
Translation:
Caesari Divi Filius.
Caesar, son of the divine.
Comment
Mass varies: 7.48–7.88 g;Diameter varies: 20.5–21 mm;
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 was meant to symbolize the connection between the emperor and the divine.
