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Denarius - Augustus L VINICIVS L F IIIVIRS P Q R IMP CAE QVOD V M S EX EA PQ IS AD A DE 17 BC - 16 BC
| Silver | 4.2 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Augustus (Caius Octavius) (27 BC - 14 AD) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 17 BC - 16 BC |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4.2 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#247841 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cippus inscribed S P Q R IMP CAE QVOD V M S EX EA PQ IS AD A DE.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
L VINICIVS L F IIIVIR
S P Q R IMP CAE QVOD V M S EX EA PQ IS AD A DE
Translation:
Lucius Vinicius Lucii Filius, Triumvir. Senatus Populusque Romanum Imperator Caesar Quod Viae Munitae Sunt Ex Ea Pecunia Quam Is Ad Aerarium Detulit
Lucius Vinicius, son of Lucius, moneyer (Triumvir Monetalis). The senate and the Roman people in gratitude to the supreme commander (Imperator) Caesar, for having the highways fortified (rebuilt) at his own expense.
Comment
Mass varies: 4.03–4.27 g;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 Roman Emperor, on one side, and a depiction of a goddess, likely Venus, on the other. This coin was minted during Augustus' reign, which lasted from 27 BC to 14 AD, and was used as a means of spreading his image and propaganda throughout the empire. The coin's design and message were carefully curated to promote Augustus' authority and legitimacy, and it is a prime example of how coinage was used as a tool for political communication in ancient Rome.
