© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Denarius - Augustus C ANTIST VETVS IIIVIR APOLLINI ACTIO; Apollo 16 BC - 15 BC
| Silver | 3.38 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Augustus (Caius Octavius) (27 BC - 14 AD) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 16 BC - 15 BC |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.38 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#247846 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Apollo, laureate, standing left, in long robes, on platform between two anchors, holding patera and lyre.
Script: Latin
Lettering: C ANTIST VETVS IIIVIR APOLLINI ACTIO
Translation:
Caius Antistius Vetus Triumvir Apollini Actio.
Gaius Antistius Vetus moneyer (Triumvir Monetalis). Apollo from Actium.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Denarius - Augustus coin features an image of Apollo, the Greek god of the sun, music, poetry, and prophecy, on its reverse side. This suggests that the Roman Empire, which was known for its military conquests and political power, also placed significant value on art, culture, and religion. The inclusion of Apollo on the coin may have been a way for the Roman Empire to promote its cultural and religious influence, as well as to showcase its artistic skills and craftsmanship.
