© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Augustus DIVVS IVLIVS
| Silver | 3.5 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Period | Civil War (68-69) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 68-69 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#248511 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Comet with eight rays.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DIVVS IVLIVS
Translation:
Divus Iulius.
Julius, the divine.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.4–3.58 g;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 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 means of spreading propaganda and promoting the image of the emperor as a divine and powerful leader. The coin's design was meant to convey the idea that Augustus was a divine ruler, appointed by the gods to bring peace and prosperity to the Roman Empire.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (68-69) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Denarius - Augustus (DIVVS IVLIVS) (68-69) coin.
