© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Denarius - Augustus CAESARI AVGVSTO 18 BC
18 BC year| Silver | 3.6 g | 19 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 | 3.6 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#247509 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Slow quadriga right, with four miniature horses.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CAESARI AVGVSTO
Unabridged legend: Caesari Augusto.
Translation: Of Caesar Augustus.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.31–3.82 g;Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denarius - Augustus (CAESARI AVGVSTO) coin is that it features an image of Augustus Caesar, who was the first Roman Emperor, on one side, and a representation 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 standard circulation coin throughout the Roman Empire. The fact that it was made of silver and weighs 3.6 grams suggests that it was a valuable and widely used coin during its time.
