Denarius - Augustus S P Q R
Silver | - | - |
Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
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Period | Civil War (68-69) |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Years | 68-69 |
Value | 1 Denarius |
Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
Composition | Silver |
Shape | Round (irregular) |
Technique | Hammered |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-05 |
Numista | N#248524 |
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Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend within oak-wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering: S P Q R
Translation:
Senatus Populusque Romanus.
The senate and the Roman people.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Denarius - Augustus (S P Q R) (68-69) coin features an image of the Roman goddess Venus on the reverse side, highlighting the importance of Venus in Roman mythology and culture.