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Denarius - Augustus M DVRMIVS IIIVIR; Victory 19 BC - 4 BC
| Silver | 3 g | - |
| 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 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#247800 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory advancing right, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: M DVRMIVS IIIVIR
Translation:
Marcus Durmius Triumvir.
Marcus Durmius, moneyer (Triumvir Monetalis).
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Victory (Victoria) on the reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the reign of Augustus. The image of Victory was meant to symbolize the Roman Empire's military conquests and the power of its rulers.
