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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Augustus QVOD VIAE MVN SVNT; Victory 18 BC - 17 BC
| Silver | 3.5 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Augustus (Caius Octavius) (27 BC - 14 AD) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 18 BC - 17 BC |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#247561 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Double triumphal arch on viaduct, Augustus in quadriga being crowned by Victory.
Script: Latin
Lettering: QVOD VIAE MVN SVNT
Translation:
Quod Viae Munitae Sunt.
For having the highways fortified (rebuilt).
Comment
Mass varies: 2.77–3.79 g;Diameter varies: 19–19.5 mm;
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 power and dominance of the Roman Empire, and it was often depicted holding a wreath or a palm branch, as seen on this particular coin. The use of Victory as a symbol of Roman power and prosperity was a deliberate choice made by Augustus, who sought to promote his own image as a powerful and victorious leader. This coin, therefore, serves as a tangible representation of the ideals and values that defined the Roman Empire during the reign of its first emperor.
