© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Augustus and Tarpeia TVRPILIANVS IIIVIR 19 BC - 4 BC
| 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 |
| Years | 19 BC - 4 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#247777 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Tarpeia facing with hands raised, half buried under shields.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TVRPILIANVS IIIVIR
Translation:
Turpilianus Triumvir.
[Publius Petronius] Turpilianus, moneyer (Triumvir Monetalis).
Comment
Mass varies: 2.4–4.02 g;Diameter varies: 19–21 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Augustus, the first Roman Emperor, on one side, and Tarpeia, a legendary Roman woman, on the other. Tarpeia was said to have been a Vestal Virgin who was accused of betraying the Roman army during the Samnite Wars. She was buried alive on the Tarpeian Rock, which is where the coin gets its name. This coin is a rare and valuable artifact that provides a glimpse into the history and mythology of ancient Rome.
