Denarius - Augustus (FORTVN REDVC CAESARI AVG S P Q R) (20 BC - 19 BC) front Denarius - Augustus (FORTVN REDVC CAESARI AVG S P Q R) (20 BC - 19 BC) back
Denarius - Augustus (FORTVN REDVC CAESARI AVG S P Q R) (20 BC - 19 BC) photo
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Denarius - Augustus FORTVN REDVC CAESARI AVG S P Q R 20 BC - 19 BC

 
Silver 3.7 g -
Description
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
3.7 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#247450
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Legend in three lines inscribed on rectangular altar.

Script: Latin

Lettering: FORTVN REDVC CAESARI 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

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 representation 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.