Denarius - Augustus AVGVSTVS DIVI F IMP
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Period | Civil War (68-69) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 68-69 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#248505 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Winged caduceus.
Script: Latin
Lettering: AVGVSTVS DIVI F IMP
Translation:
Augustus Divi Filii Imperator.
Augustus, son of the divine and supreme commander (Imperator).
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Augustus, the first Roman Emperor, on one side, and a depiction of the goddess Roma on the other. This coin was minted during Augustus' reign, which lasted from 27 BC to 14 AD, and it was used as a means of spreading propaganda and promoting the image of the emperor as a divine and powerful leader. The coin's design was meant to convey the idea that Augustus was a strong and wise ruler, and that he was the embodiment of Roman power and civilization.
