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Denarius CAESAR DIVI F ARMINIA CAPTA; Virtus 19 BC - 4 BC
| Silver | 3.3 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 | 3.3 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#247787 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Armenian standing, facing, wearing tiara and cloak.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CAESAR DIVI F ARMINIA CAPTA
Translation:
Caesari Divi Filius, Armenia Capta.
Caesar, son of the divine, conquest of Armenia.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Augustus Caesar's adopted son, Gaius Caesar, on the obverse (front side), signifying his importance as a future leader of the Roman Empire.
