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Aureus - Octavian IMP CAESAR; Victory 29 BC - 27 BC
| Gold | 7.8 g | 21.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Augustus (Caius Octavius) (27 BC - 14 AD) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 29 BC - 27 BC |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.8 g |
| Diameter | 21.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#247738 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, draped, standing front on globe, head left, holding wreath in right hand and vexillum over left shoulder.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IMP CAESAR
Unabridged legend: Imperator Caesar.
Translation: Supreme commander (Imperator) and Caesar.
Comment
Mass varies: 7.46–8.05 g;Diameter varies: 21–22 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus coin featuring Octavian (later known as Augustus Caesar) is that it was minted during a time of significant political and social change in Rome. The coin was issued in 29 BC, just a year after Octavian's victory over his rival Mark Antony at the Battle of Actium, which marked the end of the Roman Republic and the beginning of the Roman Empire. The coin's design, featuring a depiction of Victory on the reverse side, symbolizes Octavian's triumph and the start of a new era in Roman history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (29 BC - 27 BC) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Aureus - Octavian (IMP CAESAR; Victory) (29 BC - 27 BC) coin.
