© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Julius Caesar M SANQVINIVS IIIVIR 17 BC
17 BC year| Silver | 3.5 g | 19.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Augustus (Caius Octavius) (27 BC - 14 AD) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 17 BC |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#247821 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Four-rayed comet with tail above youthful head, laureate, right (Deified Julius Caesar).
Script: Latin
Lettering: M SANQVINIVS IIIVIR
Translation:
Marcus Sanquinius Triumvir.
Marcus Sanquinius, moneyer (Triumvir Monetalis).
Comment
Mass varies: 2.32–3.99 g;Diameter varies: 18–21 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a portrait of Julius Caesar, who was the first Roman leader to be depicted on a coin, and it was minted during his lifetime. This coin was also minted during a time when the Roman Empire was transitioning from a republic to an empire, and it represents a significant moment in Roman history. Additionally, the coin's design, including the image of Caesar and the inscription "M SANQVINIVS IIIVIR," which means "Marcus Sanquinius, three times tribune," provides insight into the political and social climate of the time.
