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Denarius - Augustus IMP X ACT; Apollo 15 BC - 13 BC
| Silver | 3.8 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Augustus (Caius Octavius) (27 BC - 14 AD) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 15 BC - 13 BC |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.8 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#247596 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Apollo standing left, holding plectrum in right hand and lyre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IMP X ACT
Translation:
Imperator Decimus, Actium.
Supreme commander (Imperator) for the tenth time. Actium.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Denarius - Augustus (IMP X ACT; Apollo) coin features an image of Apollo, the Greek god of the sun, music, poetry, and prophecy, on its reverse side. This suggests that Augustus, the Roman emperor who ruled from 27 BC to 14 AD, may have been attempting to associate himself with the cultural and religious values of the Greeks, who had a strong tradition of honoring Apollo as a powerful deity.
