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Denarius - Augustus AVGVESTVS 21 BC - 20 BC
| Silver | 3.59 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Augustus (Caius Octavius) (27 BC - 14 AD) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 21 BC - 20 BC |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.59 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#388389 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Young bull standing right, head erect.
Script: Latin
Lettering: AVGVESTVS
Translation: Augustus.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Augustus Caesar, the first emperor of the Roman Empire, on one side, and a depiction of a goddess, likely Venus, on the other. This coin was minted during Augustus' reign, which marked the beginning of the Roman Empire and the end of the Roman Republic. The coin's design reflects the shift in power and the new imperial system that was established under Augustus' rule.
