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Denarius - Augustus SIGNIS RECEPTIS; Mars 19 BC - 15 BC
| Silver | 3.3 g | - |
| 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 | 3.3 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#247453 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Mars, helmeted and cloaked, standing left, head right, holding aquila and standard.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SIGNIS RECEPTIS
Translation:
Signis Receptis.
Standards recovered.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Mars, the Roman god of war, on one side, and Augustus, the Roman emperor, on the other. This coin was minted during a time when Augustus was trying to promote peace and stability throughout the empire, so it's interesting to see a symbol of war featured alongside the image of the emperor.
