© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Denarius CAESAR AVGVSTVS SIGN RECE; Feronia 19 BC - 4 BC
| Silver | 3.63 g | - |
| 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 | 3.63 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#247766 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Parthian kneeling right, extending standard with X-marked vexillum with right hand and holding out left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CAESAR AVGVSTVS SIGN RECE
Translation:
Caesar Augustus Signis Receptor.
Caesar Augustus, recoverer of the standards.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Feronia, the Roman goddess of fertility and abundance, on its reverse side. This suggests that the coin may have been used as a symbol of prosperity and good fortune during the reign of Caesar Augustus.
