Denarius - Augustus (P STOLO IIIVIR) (17 BC) front Denarius - Augustus (P STOLO IIIVIR) (17 BC) back
Denarius - Augustus (P STOLO IIIVIR) (17 BC) photo
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Denarius - Augustus P STOLO IIIVIR 17 BC

17 BC year
Silver 3.7 g 18.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Augustus (Caius Octavius) (27 BC - 14 AD)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
17 BC
Value
1 Denarius
Currency
Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
Composition
Silver
Weight
3.7 g
Diameter
18.5 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#247825
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Apex between two oval shields.

Script: Latin

Lettering: P STOLO IIIVIR

Translation:
Publius Stolo, Triumvir.
Publius [Licinius] Stolo, moneyer (Triumvir Monetalis).

Comment

Mass varies: 3.59–3.93 g;
Diameter varies: 18–19 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

The Denarius - Augustus (P STOLO IIIVIR) coin from Rome, minted in 17 BC, features an image of a Roman warship on its reverse side, symbolizing Augustus' victory over Mark Antony and Cleopatra in the Battle of Actium in 31 BC.