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Denarius - Octavian AVGVR PONTIF / IMP CAESA͡R DIVI F 31 BC
31 BC year| Silver | 3.72 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Triumvir | Octavian (Caius Octavius) (43 BC - 32 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 31 BC |
| Value | Denarius (1) |
| Currency | Denarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.72 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#387134 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Victory on globe, right, holding wreath tied with fillet in right hand and palm-branch over left shoulder with left hand. Border of dots.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IMP CAESA͡R
DIVI F
Comment
Babelon Julia 141; C 125; CBN 898.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Octavian, who would later become the Roman Emperor Augustus, on the obverse (front side), while the reverse (back side) features a depiction of Pontiff, which refers to Octavian's position as the Pontifex Maximus, the highest religious authority in Rome. This coin was minted in 31 BC, just a year before Octavian's victory over Mark Antony and Cleopatra in the Battle of Actium, which marked the end of the Roman Republic and the beginning of the Roman Empire.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (-31) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Denarius - Octavian (AVGVR PONTIF / IMP CAESA͡R DIVI F) (31 BC) coin.
