© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
Denarius - Augustus IMPLVDISAECVL 18 BC - 17 BC
| Silver | 3.8 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Augustus (Caius Octavius) (27 BC - 14 AD) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 18 BC - 17 BC |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.8 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#247555 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Altar inscribed LVDI/ SAECVL flanked by figure, togate and veiled, and herald holding caduceus; in oak-wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IMP
LVDI
SAECVL
Translation:
Imperator. Ludi Saeculares
Supreme commander. Saecular games.
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, the first emperor of Rome, on one side, and a depiction of the goddess Venus on the other. This coin was minted during Augustus' reign, which marked the beginning of the Roman Empire and the end of the Roman Republic. The coin's design reflects the shift in power and the new imperial system that was established under Augustus' rule.
