© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Augustus and Julius Caesar M SANQVINIVS IIIVIR 17 BC
17 BC year| Silver | 3.7 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 | 17 BC |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.7 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#247819 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Four-rayed comet with tail above youthful head, laureate, right (Deified Julius Caesar).
Script: Latin
Lettering: M SANQVINIVS IIIVIR
Translation:
Marcus Sanquinius Triumvir.
Marcus Sanquinius, moneyer (Triumvir Monetalis).
Comment
Mass varies: 2.73–4.04 g;Diameter varies: 18–22 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the portrait of both Augustus and Julius Caesar, which was a rare occurrence in Roman coinage as it was usually reserved for special occasions or to commemorate significant events.
