Denarius - Augustus (IMP XII) (11 BC - 10 BC) front Denarius - Augustus (IMP XII) (11 BC - 10 BC) back
Denarius - Augustus (IMP XII) (11 BC - 10 BC) photo
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Denarius - Augustus IMP XII 11 BC - 10 BC

 
Silver 3.4 g -
Description
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
3.4 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#247621
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Bull butting left.

Script: Latin

Lettering: IMP XII

Translation:
Imperator Duodecimus.
Supreme commander (Imperator) for the twelvth time.

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 wearing a laurel wreath, symbolizing his status as a divine ruler.