© Leu Numismatik
© Leu Numismatik
Denarius - Augustus IMP XII
| Silver | 3.15 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 | 3.15 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#248519 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bull butting left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IMP XII
Unabridged legend: Imperator Duodecimum
Translation: 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 Caesar wearing a laurel wreath, symbolizing his status as a divine ruler.
