Denarius - Augustus (SIGNIS PARTHICIS RECEPTIS) (19 BC - 18 BC) front Denarius - Augustus (SIGNIS PARTHICIS RECEPTIS) (19 BC - 18 BC) back
Denarius - Augustus (SIGNIS PARTHICIS RECEPTIS) (19 BC - 18 BC) photo
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Denarius - Augustus SIGNIS PARTHICIS RECEPTIS 19 BC - 18 BC

 
Silver 3.2 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
3.2 g
Diameter
19 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#248071
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Legend in three lines.

Script: Latin

Lettering: SIGNIS PARTHICIS RECEPTIS

Translation:
Signis Parthicis Receptis.
Standards of the Parthians recovered.

Comment

Mass varies: 2.72–3.84 g;
Diameter varies: 17–20.5 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

I might use the plural form of the answer-type.