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Aureus - Octavian DIVI IVLI·F / Q·VOCONIVS VITVLVS 40 BC
40 BC year| Gold | 8.04 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) Second Triumvirate (43 BC - 32 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 40 BC |
| Value | Aureus (25) |
| Currency | Denarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 8.04 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#360778 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Calf left.
Border of dots.
Script: Latin
Lettering: Q·VOCONIVS VITVLVS
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Octavian coin is that it features the image of Octavian, who would later become the Roman Emperor Augustus, on the obverse (front side), while the reverse (back side) features a depiction of Julius Caesar, his adoptive father and predecessor. This coin was minted during the Roman Republic, specifically in 40 BC, and its design reflects the political alliance between Octavian and Caesar, who had been assassinated just a few years prior. The coin's gold content and intricate design make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists and historians.
