© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Augustus IMP X SICIL; Diana 15 BC - 13 BC
| Silver | 3.6 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 | 3.6 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#247599 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Diana, in tunic, standing at angle to left, leaning right hand on spear and holding bow in left; dog left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IMP X SICIL
Translation:
Imperator Decimus, Sicilia.
Supreme commander (Imperator) for the tenth time. Sicily.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.54–3.65 g;Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Diana on the reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the reign of Augustus. Diana was revered as a symbol of fertility, hunting, and the natural world, and her presence on the coin may have been intended to promote the idea of abundance and prosperity under Augustus' rule.
