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Denarius - Augustus AVGVSTVS CAESAR; Liber 19 BC - 4 BC
| Silver | 3.3 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Augustus (Caius Octavius) (27 BC - 14 AD) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 19 BC - 4 BC |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.3 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#247760 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Augustus standing in biga of elephants, left, holding laurel branch in right hand and sceptre in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: AVGVSTVS CAESAR
Translation: Augustus Caesar.
Comment
Mass varies: 1.77–4.01 g;Diameter varies: 18–20 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 Caesar with a civic crown, which symbolizes his role as a civil leader and his commitment to the Roman Republic.
