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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Augustus L AQVILLIVS FLORVS III VIR 19 BC - 4 BC
| Silver | 3.7 g | 19.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Augustus (Caius Octavius) (27 BC - 14 AD) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 19 BC - 4 BC |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.7 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#247789 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Open flower with six petals.
Script: Latin
Lettering: L AQVILLIVS FLORVS III VIR
Unabridged legend: Lucius Aquillius Florus Triumvir.
Translation: Lucius Aquillius Florus, moneyer (Triumvir Monetalis).
Comment
Mass varies: 3.34–3.94 g;Diameter varies: 19–20 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, the first emperor of the Roman Empire, on one side, and a depiction of a Roman warship on the other. This design was meant to symbolize Augustus's military victories and the power of the Roman Empire.
