Denarius - Augustus, Gaius Caesar, and Lucius Caesar (C L CAESARES AVGVSTI F COS DESIG PRINC IVVENT) (2 BC - 4 AD) front Denarius - Augustus, Gaius Caesar, and Lucius Caesar (C L CAESARES AVGVSTI F COS DESIG PRINC IVVENT) (2 BC - 4 AD) back
Denarius - Augustus, Gaius Caesar, and Lucius Caesar (C L CAESARES AVGVSTI F COS DESIG PRINC IVVENT) (2 BC - 4 AD) photo
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Denarius - Augustus, Gaius Caesar, and Lucius Caesar C L CAESARES AVGVSTI F COS DESIG PRINC IVVENT 2 BC - 4 AD

 
Silver 3.5 g 19 mm
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Augustus (Caius Octavius) (27 BC - 14 AD)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
2 BC - 4 AD
Value
1 Denarius
Currency
Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
Composition
Silver
Weight
3.5 g
Diameter
19 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#247669
Rarity index
68%

Reverse

Gaius and Lucius Caesar standing, each, togate, resting hand on shield and spear, simpulum, right, and lituus, left, flanking, left and right respectively.

Script: Latin

Lettering: C L CAESARES AVGVSTI F COS DESIG PRINC IVVENT

Unabridged legend: Caius et Lucius Caesares Augusti Filii Consules Designati, Principes Juventutis.

Translation: Gaius and Lucius, sons of Caesar Augustus, consuls elect, princes of the youth.

Comment

Mass varies: 2.79–3.96 g;
Diameter varies: 16–22 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the portraits of three members of the Julio-Claudian dynasty: Augustus, Gaius Caesar, and Lucius Caesar. This is significant because it highlights the importance of family and succession in Roman imperial politics during this period. The coin was minted during a time of relative peace and stability under Augustus' rule, and it serves as a visual representation of the imperial family's power and influence.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (2 BC - 4 AD)  - - - - - -

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