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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Augustus CAESARI AVGVSTO 18 BC
18 BC year| Silver | 3.5 g | 19.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Augustus (Caius Octavius) (27 BC - 14 AD) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 18 BC |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#247505 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Slow quadriga right, with four miniature horses.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CAESARI AVGVSTO
Translation:
Caesari Augusto.
Of Caesar Augustus.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.96–3.82 g;Diameter varies: 17.5–21 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denarius - Augustus (CAESARI AVGVSTO) (18 BC) coin is that it features the image of Augustus, the first Roman Emperor, on one side, and 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 standard circulation coin throughout the Roman Empire. The fact that it was made of silver and weighs 3.5 grams suggests that it was a valuable and widely used coin during that time period.
