© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Octavian CAESAR III•VIR•R•P•C / SC 42 BC
42 BC year| Silver | 3.77 g | 19 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 | 42 BC |
| Value | Denarius (1) |
| Currency | Denarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.77 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#391306 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Aquila, surmounted by trophy and flanked by two standards. Border of dots.
Script: Latin
Lettering: S C
Comment
Babelon Julia 67; C 248.
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) bears the inscription "SC" which stands for "Senatus Consulto" or "by decree of the Senate". This indicates that the coin was issued by the Roman Senate, and not by Octavian himself, despite his future status as emperor. This detail highlights the complex political dynamics of the Roman Republic during this time period.
