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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Octavian CAESAR DIVI F; Pax 32 BC - 29 BC
| Silver | 3.8 g | 20 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 | 3.8 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#247720 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Pax, draped, standing left, holding olive-branch in right and cornucopia in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CAESAR DIVI F
Unabridged legend: Caesari Divi Filius
Translation: Caesar, son of the divine
Comment
Mass varies: 3.34–4.02 g;Diameter varies: 18–21.5 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Octavian (later known as Augustus Caesar) on one side and the goddess Pax (Irene in Greek) on the other. This coin was minted during a time of relative peace and stability in the Roman Empire, and the image of Pax was meant to symbolize the peaceful reign of Octavian. The coin's design was meant to promote the idea of the Roman Empire as a place of peace and prosperity under the rule of Octavian.
