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© Roma Numismatics Limited
Denarius - Augustus SENAT P Q R; Victory
| Silver | 3.53 g | 17 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 | 3.53 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#248529 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory advancing left, holding inscribed shield with right hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SENAT P Q R
Translation:
Senatus Populusque Romanus. The senate and the Roman people.
Clippeus Votivus. Votive shield.
Comment
Obverse is wrongly described by RIC as being to right.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Victory (Victoria) on its 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.
