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Denarius - Augustus AVGVSTVS 27 BC - 14 AD
| Silver | 3.8 g | 19 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 | 3.8 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Thickness | 1.1 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#248094 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Capricorn right, holding globe attached to rudder and carrying cornucopia.
Script: Latin
Lettering: AVGVSTVS
Translation: Augustus.
Comment
Dimensions may vary due to irregular shape.
Mass varies: 3.73–3.82 g;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Augustus Caesar, the first emperor of Rome, on one side, and a depiction of a goddess, likely Venus or Ceres, 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.
