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Denarius - Augustus S P Q R 18 BC
18 BC year| 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 |
| Year | 18 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 |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#247532 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Domed tetrastyle temple with triumphal currus standing within, right, containing aquila and four miniature galloping horses.
Script: Latin
Lettering: S P Q R
Unabridged legend: Senatus Populusque Romanus.
Translation: The senate and the Roman people.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.54–3.87 g;Diameter varies: 18–19 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 a Roman Emperor Augustus, which makes it a unique and interesting artifact from the Roman Empire era.
