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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius COS IMP CAESAR AVGV XI; Venus 16 BC
16 BC year| Silver | 3.4 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Augustus (Caius Octavius) (27 BC - 14 AD) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 16 BC |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.4 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#247848 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Simpulum and lituus, above, tripod and patera, below.
Script: Latin
Lettering: COS IMP CAESAR AVGV XI
Unabridged legend: Consul, Imperator, Caesar, Augustus Undecimus.
Translation: Consul, supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar, and emperor (Augustus) for the eleventh time.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.75–3.95 g;Diameter varies: 17.5–18 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius coin featuring Venus, minted in 16 BC during the reign of Augustus Caesar, is an interesting example of ancient Roman currency. One fascinating fact about this coin is that it was part of a series of coins minted to promote the cult of the Roman Emperor, with Venus depicted on the reverse side, signifying Augustus' connection to the gods and his divine right to rule.
