© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Octavian CAESAR DIVI F 32 BC - 29 BC
| 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 |
| Years | 32 BC - 29 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#247726 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Naked male figure seated right on cloak on rock, holding lyre, petasus behind.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CAESAR DIVI F
Unabridged legend: Caesari Divi Filius
Translation: Caesar, son of the divine
Comment
Mass varies: 2.33–3.91 g;Diameter varies: 17–21 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Octavian, also known as Augustus, who was the first emperor of the Roman Empire and ruled from 27 BC to 14 AD. He was known for his wise and effective leadership, and his reign marked the beginning of the Pax Romana, a period of relative peace and stability in the Roman Empire that lasted for over 200 years.
