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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Aureus - Octavian CAESAR DIVI F 32 BC - 29 BC
| Gold | 7.9 g | 20.5 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 | 7.9 g |
| Diameter | 20.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#247731 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Octavian on horse, right, right hand raised.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CAESAR DIVI F
Translation:
Caesari Divi Filius.
Caesar, son of the divine.
Comment
Mass varies: 7.79–7.94 g;Diameter varies: 20–21 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 (later known as Augustus Caesar) on one side and a depiction of Julius Caesar on the other, signifying the transfer of power from Julius Caesar to his adopted son and successor, Octavian. This coin was minted during a time of great political upheaval in Rome, as Octavian was consolidating his power and establishing the Roman Empire.
