© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Augustus AVGVSTVS CAESAR; Virtus 19 BC - 4 BC
| Silver | 3.7 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 | 3.7 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#247781 |
|---|---|
| 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: 3.03–3.93 g;Diameter varies: 17.5–20 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, who was the first Roman Emperor and ruled from 27 BC to 14 AD. He was known for his wise and effective leadership, and his reign marked the beginning of the Pax Romana, a period of relative peace and stability in the Roman Empire that lasted for over 200 years.
