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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Augustus S P Q R 18 BC
18 BC year| Silver | 3.7 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Augustus (Caius Octavius) (27 BC - 14 AD) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 18 BC |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.7 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#247522 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Slow quadriga right, with four miniature horses and aquila.
Script: Latin
Lettering: S P Q R
Translation:
Senatus Populusque Romanus.
The senate and the Roman people.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.29–3.83 g;Diameter varies: 17–19 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Augustus (S P Q R) (18 BC) coin features an image of Augustus, the first Roman Emperor, on one side, and the abbreviation "S P Q R" (Senatus Populusque Romanus) on the other, which stands for "The Senate and People of Rome." This coin was minted during Augustus' reign, which lasted from 27 BC to 14 AD, and was used as a standard circulation coin throughout the Roman Empire. It is made of silver and weighs 3.7 grams.
