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Denarius - Augustus AVGVSTVS 27 BC - 14 AD
| Silver | 3.7 g | 18.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Augustus (Caius Octavius) (27 BC - 14 AD) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 27 BC - 14 AD |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.7 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#248087 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Capricorn right, holding globe; rudder attached below; above cornucopiae.
Script: Latin
Lettering: AVGVSTVS
Translation: Augustus.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.58–3.8 g;Diameter varies: 18–19 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denarius - Augustus (AVGVSTVS) coin is that it features an image of Augustus Caesar wearing a laurel wreath, symbolizing his status as a divine ruler. This coin was minted during his reign, which marked the beginning of the Roman Empire and the end of the Roman Republic. The coin's design was meant to promote Augustus' image as a powerful and divine leader, and it was widely circulated throughout the empire to reinforce his authority.
