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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Augustus IMP XIIII 9 BC
9 BC year| 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 |
| Year | 9 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#247662 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Augustus, togate, seated left on platform, receiving child from standing barbarian.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IMP XIIII
Translation:
Imperator Quartus Decimus.
Supreme commander (Imperator) for the fourteenth time.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.57–3.91 g;Diameter varies: 18–20 mm;
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, who was the first emperor of the Roman Empire and ruled from 27 BC to 14 AD. He was known for his wise leadership and his efforts to establish a stable and prosperous empire, which helped to bring about a period of relative peace and prosperity known as the Pax Romana, or Roman Peace. The coin's design, which includes an image of Augustus and various other symbols and inscriptions, reflects the importance of the emperor and the Roman state during this time period.
