© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Augustus, Julia the Elder, Gaius Caesar, and Lucius Caesar C MARIVS TRO IIIVIR 13 BC
13 BC year| Silver | 3.6 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Augustus (Caius Octavius) (27 BC - 14 AD) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 13 BC |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.6 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#247886 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Julia, Gaius and Lucius Caesar, heads right, wreath central above.
Script: Latin
Lettering: C MARIVS TRO IIIVIR
Translation:
Caius Marius Tromentina, Triumvir.
Gaius Marius Tromentina, moneyer (Triumvir Monetalis).
Comment
Mass varies: 3.03–3.89 g;Diameter varies: 18.5–19 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the first Roman emperor, Augustus, along with his adopted sons, Julia the Elder, Gaius Caesar, and Lucius Caesar, on the reverse side. This coin was minted during Augustus' reign, which lasted from 27 BC to 14 AD, and it highlights the importance of family and succession in Roman imperial ideology. The coin's design also showcases the Roman Empire's emphasis on military power and expansion, as the reverse side depicts a trophy of arms and the legend "C MARIVS TRO IIIVIR," which translates to "Marcus Furius Camillus, Tribune of the Plebeians." This coin is a valuable artifact that provides insight into the political and social climate of ancient Rome during the early Roman Empire.
