© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Augustus DIVVS IVLIVS 19 BC - 18 BC
| Silver | 3.7 g | 20.5 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 | 20.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#247422 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Comet with eight rays and tail.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DIVVS IVLIVS
Translation:
Divus Iulius.
Julius, the divine.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.53–3.85 g;Diameter varies: 20–20.5 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Augustus, the first emperor of the Roman Empire, on one side, and the goddess Venus on the other. This coin was minted during Augustus' reign, which lasted from 27 BC to 14 AD, and it was used as a means of spreading propaganda and promoting the cult of the emperor. The coin's design was meant to emphasize Augustus' connection to the gods and his role as a divine ruler, and it was widely circulated throughout the Roman Empire.
