© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Augustus IMP XII 11 BC - 10 BC
| Silver | 3.5 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Augustus (Caius Octavius) (27 BC - 14 AD) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 11 BC - 10 BC |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#247620 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bull butting left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IMP XII
Translation:
Imperator Duodecimus.
Supreme commander (Imperator) for the twelvth time.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.91–3.89 g;Diameter varies: 17.5–18.5 mm;
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 wearing a laurel wreath, symbolizing his status as a divine ruler.
