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Denarius CAESAR DIVI F ARME CAPT; Feronia 19 BC - 4 BC
| Silver | 3.9 g | 19 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 | 3.9 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#247769 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Armenian, wearing tiara and robe, kneeling right, extending both hands.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CAESAR DIVI F ARME CAPT
Translation:
Caesari Divi Filius, Armenia Capta.
Caesar, son of the divine. Conquest of Armenia.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.71–4.08 g;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 Roman Empire.
