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Denarius - Augustus CAESARI AVGVSTO 18 BC
18 BC year| Silver | 3.8 g | 18 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 | 3.8 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#247506 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Slow quadriga right, with four miniature horses.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CAESARI AVGVSTO
Translation:
Caesari Augusto.
Of Caesar Augustus.
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 Caesar, who was the first Roman Emperor, on one side, and a depiction of a divine being, such as a goddess or a personification of a virtue, on the other side. This was a common design feature of Roman coins during this time period, and it served to promote the idea of the emperor as a divine ruler.
