© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Augustus AVGVSTVS; Aurora 18 BC - 17 BC
| Silver | 3.2 g | 19.5 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 | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#247539 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Aurora, radiate, flying right holding veil; capricorn right, with oar, above.
Script: Latin
Lettering: AVGVSTVS
Translation: Augustus.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.77–3.52 g;Diameter varies: 19–19.5 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Aurora on the reverse, which is a rare representation of a deity on Roman coinage during the reign of Augustus.
