Denarius - Augustus (S P Q R CL V; Victory) (19 BC - 18 BC) front Denarius - Augustus (S P Q R CL V; Victory) (19 BC - 18 BC) back
Denarius - Augustus (S P Q R CL V; Victory) (19 BC - 18 BC) photo
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Denarius - Augustus S P Q R CL V; Victory 19 BC - 18 BC

 
Silver 3.69 g 19 mm
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Augustus (Caius Octavius) (27 BC - 14 AD)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
19 BC - 18 BC
Value
1 Denarius
Currency
Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
Composition
Silver
Weight
3.69 g
Diameter
19 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#333717
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Victory flying right above inscribed shield, holding wreath in hands, column in background.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
S · P · Q · R
CL V

Unabridged legend:
Senatus Populusque Romanus
Clipeus Votivus

Translation:
The senate and the Roman people
Votive shield

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.