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Denarius - Augustus P CARISIVS LEG PRO PR 25 BC - 23 BC
| Silver | 3.6 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 | 25 BC - 23 BC |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.6 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#247382 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Helmet with stag horns between dagger and bipennis.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P CARISIVS LEG PRO PR
Unabridged legend: Publius Carisius Legatus Pro Praetore.
Translation: Publius Carisius, legate for the praetor.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.02–3.82 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 Roman Emperor, on one side, and a depiction of a Roman legionary on the other, signifying the power and authority of the Roman Empire during that time.
