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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Octavian CAESAR•III•VIR•R•P•C / CA͡ESA͡R•DIC•PER 42 BC
42 BC year| Silver | 3.82 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 | 3.82 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#390594 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Inscribed curule chair, of which front and back legs are decorated with sculptured eagles and on which lies wreath. Border of dots.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CA͡ESA͡R•DIC•PER
Comment
Babelon Julia 89; C 55.
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 "CAESAR DIC PER", which stands for "Caesar dictator perpetuus", indicating that Octavian held the position of dictator for life. This coin was minted in 42 BC, just a few years before Octavian's death and the end of the Roman Republic.
