© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
Denarius - Octavian CAESAR DIVI F; Venus 32 BC - 29 BC
| Silver | 3.6 g | 20.5 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 | 3.6 g |
| Diameter | 20.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#247718 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Venus standing right, leaning against column, holding transverse spear in left and helmet in right; shield depicting eight-rayed star leans against column.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CAESAR DIVI F
Unabridged legend: Caesari Divi Filius
Translation: Caesar, son of the divine
Comment
Mass varies: 3.53–3.65 g;Diameter varies: 19.5–21 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Venus, the Roman goddess of love and beauty, on the reverse side, which was a departure from the traditional depiction of Roman emperors on coins. This suggests that Octavian, who would later become the emperor Augustus, was trying to promote a more peaceful and prosperous image of Rome, rather than emphasizing military power and conquest.
