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Denarius AVGVSTVS
| Silver | 3.41 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 | 3.41 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#248504 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Capricorn right, holding globe with attached rudder; cornucopia above.
Script: Latin
Lettering: AVGVSTVS
Translation: Augustus.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Denarius (AVGVSTVS) coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Augustus (68-69 AD), who was known for his extensive reforms and establishment of the Roman Empire. The coin's design features the image of Augustus on one side and the goddess Roma on the other, symbolizing the unity and power of the Roman Empire. The coin's silver content and weight (3.41g) also reflect the Empire's standardization of currency and its emphasis on trade and commerce.
