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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Augustus 21 BC
21 BC year| Silver | 3.6 g | 19.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Augustus (Caius Octavius) (27 BC - 14 AD) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 21 BC |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.6 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#248018 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Laurel wreath intertwined with prows (corona rostrata), ties at center.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.29–3.91 g;Diameter varies: 18–22 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Augustus (21 BC) coin features an image of the Roman emperor Augustus on one side and a depiction of the goddess Roma on the other.
