Denarius - Augustus (S P Q R) (18 BC) front Denarius - Augustus (S P Q R) (18 BC) back
Denarius - Augustus (S P Q R) (18 BC) photo
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Denarius - Augustus S P Q R 18 BC

18 BC year
Silver 3.8 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
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
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#247533
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Domed tetrastyle temple with triumphal currus standing within, right, containing aquila and four miniature galloping horses.

Script: Latin

Lettering: S P Q R

Translation:
Senatus Populusque Romanus.
The senate and the Roman people.

Comment

Mass varies: 3.67–3.86 g;
Diameter varies: 17–19.5 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 historical artifact.