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Denarius - Augustus LEG XVI
| Silver | 2.7 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Period | Civil War (68-69) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 68-69 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.7 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#248520 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Lion running right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: LEG XVI
Translation:
Legio Sexta Decima.
16th legion [Gallica].
Comment
Mass varies: 2.19–3.29 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 the goddess Roma on the other. This coin was minted during Augustus' reign, which lasted from 27 BC to 14 AD, and it was used as a standard circulation coin throughout the Roman Empire. The fact that it was made of silver and weighs 2.7 grams suggests that it was a valuable and widely used coin during its time.
