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Denarius - Augustus DIVI F AVG PONT; Victory 31 BC - 29 BC
| Silver | 3.3 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Augustus (Caius Octavius) (27 BC - 14 AD) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 31 BC - 29 BC |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.3 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#248080 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory standing right on globe, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DIVI F AVG PONT
Unabridged legend: Divi Filii, Augustus, Pontifex.
Translation: Son of the divine, Augustus, priest.
Comment
L. Pinarius Scarpus commanded four legions for Marc Antony in Cyrenaica against Octavian's African army, which was under the command of Cornelius Gallus. Scarpus changed his allegiance to Octavian after the defeat of Antony at the Battle of Actium and this issue was minted shortly afterward, the open hand signalizing a gesture of friendship toward Octavian. This issue is the last denarius of the Roman Republic in Crawford.Mass varies: 2.9–3.71 g;
Diameter varies: 19–21 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Victory on the reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the reign of Augustus. The image of Victory was meant to symbolize the power and dominance of the Roman Empire, and it was often depicted holding a wreath or a palm branch, as seen on this particular coin. The use of Victory as a symbol of Roman supremacy was a deliberate choice made by Augustus, who sought to promote his own image as a powerful and triumphant leader. This coin, therefore, serves as a tangible representation of the ideology and propaganda that underpinned the Roman Empire during its early years.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (31 BC - 29 BC) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Denarius - Augustus (DIVI F AVG PONT; Victory) (31 BC - 29 BC) coin.
