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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Augustus AVGVSTVS 18 BC - 17 BC
| Silver | 3.5 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Augustus (Caius Octavius) (27 BC - 14 AD) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 18 BC - 17 BC |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#247545 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Capricorn right, holding globe with attached rudder, cornucopia above.
Script: Latin
Lettering: AVGVSTVS
Translation: Augustus.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.748–3.82 g;Diameter varies: 17.53–20.5 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 emperor of the Roman Empire, on one side, and a depiction of a goddess, possibly Ceres or Livia, on the other. This coin was minted during Augustus' reign, which lasted from 27 BC to 14 AD, and it was used as a standard circulation coin throughout the Roman Empire. The fact that it was made of silver and weighs 3.5 grams suggests that it was a valuable and widely used coin during its time.
