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© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Denarius - Augustus VICTORIA P R; Victory
| Silver | 2.37 g | - |
| 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 | 2.37 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#248530 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory standing left on globe, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICTORIA P R
Translation:
Victoria Populi Romani.
Victory of the Roman People.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Victory (Victoria) 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 power and dominance of the Roman Empire, and it was often depicted holding a wreath or a palm branch, as seen on this coin. The use of Victory as a symbol of Roman power and prosperity was a deliberate choice by Augustus, who sought to promote his own image as a powerful and successful leader.
