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Denarius - Augustus CAESAR AVGVSTVS 19 BC - 18 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 - 18 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#247413 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Legend in two lines above and below laurel branches.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CAESAR AVGVSTVS
Translation: Caesar Augustus.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.58–3.82 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, who was the first Roman Emperor, on one side, and a depiction of a goddess, likely Venus, on the other. This coin was minted during his reign, which lasted from 27 BC to 14 AD, and it was used as a means of spreading his image and propaganda throughout the empire.
