Denarius CAESAR AVGVSTVS SIGN RECE; Virtus 19 BC - 4 BC
| Silver | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#247785 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Parthian kneeling right, with standard and vexillum.
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 the Roman goddess Virtus on the reverse, which represents the personification of virtue and moral excellence. This highlights the importance of moral values and ethics in Roman culture and society during that time period.
