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Denarius - Octavian C•CAESAR•III•VIR•R•P•C / POPVL•IVSSV 41 BC
41 BC year| Silver | 3.82 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Triumvirate (43 BC - 32 BC) |
| Triumvir | Octavian (Caius Octavius) (43 BC - 32 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 41 BC |
| Value | Denarius (1) |
| Currency | Denarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.82 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#395334 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Galloping equestrian statue, left. Border of dots.
Script: Latin
Lettering: POPVL•IVSSV
Comment
Babelon Julia 97.
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) features the goddess Venus. This suggests that Octavian was trying to associate himself with the goddess of love and beauty, perhaps as a way to improve his public image or to emphasize his connection to the Roman pantheon.
