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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Augustus AVGVST 17 BC
17 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 | 17 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 |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#248086 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Candelabrum ornamented with rams' heads and surmounted by crescent, within wreath entwined with bucrania and paterae.
Script: Latin
Lettering: AVGVST
Translation: Augustus.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.22–3.89 g;Diameter varies: 17–20 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Augustus (AVGVST) coin from Rome, minted in 17 BC, features an image of a Roman warship on its reverse side, signifying Augustus' victory over Mark Antony and Cleopatra in the Battle of Actium in 31 BC.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (-17) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Denarius - Augustus (AVGVST) (17 BC) coin.
