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Denarius - Augustus FORT RED CAES AVG S P Q R 20 BC - 19 BC
| Silver | 3.5 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Augustus (Caius Octavius) (27 BC - 14 AD) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 20 BC - 19 BC |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#247448 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Legend in three lines inscribed on rectangular altar.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FORT RED CAES AVG S P Q R
Translation:
Fortuna Redux Caesari Augustus Senatus Populusque Romanus.
Fortune that brings back the Emperor in safety to the senate and Roman people.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.35–3.73 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 Caesar, the first emperor of the Roman Empire, on one side, and a depiction of Fortuna, the Roman goddess of luck and prosperity, 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 coin's design and imagery reflect the importance of Augustus' leadership and the prosperity he brought to the empire during his reign.
