© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Augustus S P Q R; Cupid
| Silver | 3.9 g | 17.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Weight | 3.9 g |
| Diameter | 17.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#248526 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cupid riding dolphin right, with six-pointed star in field right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: S P Q R
Unabridged legend: Senatus Populusque Romanus.
Translation: The senate and the Roman people.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Cupid, the Roman god of love, on the reverse side, which was a departure from the traditional imagery of Roman coins that typically featured gods, emperors, or other symbols of power and authority. This suggests that Augustus, the emperor at the time, was attempting to promote a more peaceful and harmonious image of Rome, and that he saw the value of love and relationships as important to the well-being of the empire.
