© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Augustus P PETRON TVRPILIAN III VIR 19 BC - 4 BC
| Silver | 3.8 g | 18.5 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 | 3.8 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#247775 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pegasus walking right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P PETRON TVRPILIAN III VIR
Translation:
Publius Petronius Turpilianus, Triumvir.
Publius Petronius Turpilianus, moneyer (Triumvir Monetalis).
Comment
Mass varies: 3.58–4.12 g;Diameter varies: 17–20 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 on the other side, it has an inscription that reads "P PETRON TVRPILIAN III VIR," which refers to the moneyer who was responsible for minting the coin, Petronius Turpilianus. 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.
