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Denarius - Augustus P PETRON TVRPILIAN IIIVIR 19 BC - 4 BC
| Silver | 3.8 g | 20 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 | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#247773 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Young satyr seated right on ground resting chin on left hand, two flutes between his legs.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P PETRON TVRPILIAN IIIVIR
Translation:
Publius Petronius Turpilianus, Triumvir.
Publius Petronius Turpilianus, 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 Augustus, the first Roman Emperor, on one side, and a depiction of the goddess Venus on the other. This coin was minted during Augustus' reign, which lasted from 27 BC to 14 AD, and it was used as a means of spreading propaganda and promoting the imperial cult. The coin's design was meant to emphasize Augustus' connection to the gods and his role as a divine ruler, and it is an example of the ways in which ancient coins were used as a tool for political and social messaging.
