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Denarius - Augustus SENATVS P Q ROMANVS; Victory
| Silver | 3.1 g | 18.5 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 | 3.1 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#248535 |
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| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Victory advancing left, holding shield inscribed VI AV.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SENATVS P Q ROMANVS
Translation:
Senatus Populusque Romanus.
The senate and the Roman people.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.74–3.44 g;Diameter varies: 17–20 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Victory 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 Roman Empire's military conquests and the power of its rulers.
