© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius L MESCINIVS RVFVS IIIVIR S C IMP CAES AVGV COMM CONS 16 BC
16 BC year| Silver | 3.6 g | 17.5 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 | 3.6 g |
| Diameter | 17.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#247839 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cippus inscribed IMP CAES AVGV COMM CONS.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
L MESCINIVS RVFVS IIIVIR S C
IMP CAES AVGV COMM CONS
Translation:
Lucius Mescinius Rufus Triumvir. Senatus Consultum. Imperator Caesar Augustus Communi Consensu.
Lucius Mescinius Rufus, moneyer (Triumvir Monetalis). Decree of the senate. Supreme commander (Imperator) Caesar Augustus, by common consent.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.14–3.97 g;Diameter varies: 17–18.5 mm;
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 emperor Augustus (L MESCINIVS RVFVS IIIVIR S C IMP CAES AVGV) on one side, and a depiction of the goddess Venus (COMM CONS) on the other. This coin was minted during Augustus' reign (27 BC - 14 AD) and was used as a standard circulation coin throughout the Roman Empire.
