© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Augustus SIGNIS RECEPTIS CL V S P Q R 19 BC - 15 BC
| Silver | 3.8 g | 18.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Augustus (Caius Octavius) (27 BC - 14 AD) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 19 BC - 15 BC |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.8 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#247494 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Round shield inscribed CL V, with S P Q R in corners between aquila, left, and standard, right.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SIGNIS RECEPTIS
CL V
S P Q R
Translation:
Signis Receptis. Clipeus Votivus. Senatus Popuusque Romanus.
Standards recovered. Votive shield. The senate and the Roman people.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.63–3.94 g;Diameter varies: 16.5–20 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Augustus, the first Roman Emperor, on one side, and a depiction of a Roman warship on the other. This design was meant to symbolize Augustus' military victories and the expansion of the Roman Empire under his rule.
