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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Augustus and Gaius Caesar C CAES AVGVS F 9 BC
9 BC year| Silver | 3.6 g | 18.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Augustus (Caius Octavius) (27 BC - 14 AD) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 9 BC |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.6 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#247636 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Gaius Caesar galloping right, holding sword and shield in left hand, aquila between two standards on ground.
Script: Latin
Lettering: C CAES AVGVS F
Translation:
Caius Caesar Augusti Filius.
Gaius Caesar, son of Augustus.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.7–3.87 g;Diameter varies: 17–20 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the first Roman Emperor, Augustus, on one side, and his adopted son and future emperor, Gaius Caesar, on the other. This coin was minted during a time when Augustus was consolidating his power and establishing the Roman Empire, making it a significant piece of history.
