© Leu Numismatik
© Leu Numismatik
Denarius - Augustus IMP XII
| Silver | 3.45 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Period | Civil War (68-69) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 68-69 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.45 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#248518 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bull butting right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IMP XII
Translation:
Imperator Duodecimum.
Supreme commander (Imperator) for the twelfth 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, the first Roman Emperor, on one side, and a representation of the goddess Roma on the other. This coin was minted during Augustus' reign, which lasted from 27 BC to 14 AD, and it was used as a standard circulation coin throughout the Roman Empire. The fact that it was made of silver and weighs 3.45 grams suggests that it was a valuable and widely used coin during its time.
