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Denarius - Augustus DIVVS IVLIVS 19 BC - 18 BC
| Silver | 3.7 g | 20 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 | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#247419 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Comet with eight rays and tail.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DIVVS IVLIVS
Translation:
Divus Iulius.
Julius, the divine.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.41–3.9 g;Diameter varies: 18–22 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, the first Roman Emperor, on one side, and a depiction of Julius Caesar, his adoptive father and predecessor, on the other. This coin was minted during Augustus' reign, which marked the beginning of the Roman Empire and the end of the Roman Republic.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (19 BC - 18 BC) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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