© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
Denarius - Augustus AVGVSTVS; Aurora 18 BC - 16 BC
| Silver | 3.81 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Augustus (Caius Octavius) (27 BC - 14 AD) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 18 BC - 16 BC |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.81 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#328572 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Aurora flying right, radiate, holding outstretched veil above; below, capricorn right, rudder on its back.
Lined border.
Script: Latin
Lettering: AVGVSTVS
Translation: Augustus
Comment
Not catalogued in RIC.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Aurora on the reverse side, which is a rare depiction of a deity on Roman coinage during the reign of Augustus.
