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Denarius - Augustus IMP XII SICILI; Diana 11 BC - 10 BC
| Silver | 3.7 g | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#247611 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Diana, in tunic, standing at angle to left, leaning right hand on spear and holding bow in left; dog left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IMP XII SICILI
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 SICILI; 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 a way to emphasize the themes of fertility and prosperity during a time of economic and political growth under Augustus' rule.
