© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Aureus - Tiberius TR POT XVII IMP VII
| Gold | 7.8 g | 19.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Tiberius (Tiberius Claudius Nero) (14-37) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 15-16 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.8 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#247250 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Tiberius, laureate and cloaked, standing in quadriga right, holding laurel-branch in right hand and eagle-tipped sceptre in left; all four horses heads turned right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR POT XVII IMP VII
Unabridged legend: Tribunicia Potestate Septima Decima, Imperator Septimus
Translation: Holder of tribunician power for the 17th time, supreme commander (Imperator) for the seventh time
Comment
Mass varies: 7.52–7.96 g;Diameter varies: 19–20.5 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus coin is that it was used as a means of propaganda by the Roman Empire. The coin features an image of Tiberius, the Roman emperor at the time, and the inscription "TR POT XVII IMP VII" which stands for "Tiberius, 17th year of his reign, 7th time consul." This inscription was used to promote Tiberius' leadership and reinforce his position as the supreme ruler of the Roman Empire. Additionally, the coin's gold content and intricate design made it a symbol of the empire's wealth and power.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (15-16) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Aureus - Tiberius (TR POT XVII IMP VII) (15-16) coin.
