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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Augustus TVRPILIANVS IIIVIR 19 BC - 4 BC
| Silver | 3.7 g | 19.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Augustus (Caius Octavius) (27 BC - 14 AD) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 19 BC - 4 BC |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.7 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#247778 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Crescent; six-rayed star above.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TVRPILIANVS IIIVIR
Unabridged legend: Turpilianus Triumvir.
Translation: [Publius Petronius] Turpilianus, moneyer (Triumvir Monetalis).
Comment
Mass varies: 3.12–4.21 g;Diameter varies: 19–20 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 the goddess Venus on the other. This highlights the blending of political and religious themes that was common in Roman coinage during this period. Additionally, the coin's silver content and relatively small weight suggest that it was intended for everyday use in commerce, rather than being a ceremonial or commemorative coin.
