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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Augustus IMP XII SICIL; Diana 11 BC - 10 BC
| Silver | 3.7 g | 19 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 | 3.7 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#247634 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Diana, draped, advancing right, holding bow in left hand and drawing arrow from quiver with right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IMP XII SICIL
Translation:
Imperator Duodecimus, Sicilia.
Supreme commander (Imperator) for the twelvth time. Sicily.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Denarius - Augustus (IMP XII SICIL; Diana) coin 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 image was often used to promote the idea of abundance and prosperity. The inclusion of Diana on this coin may have been intended to convey the message that the Roman Empire was a place of plenty and prosperity under the rule of Augustus.
