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Denarius - Octavian C•CAESAR•III•VIR•R•P•C / S•C 43 BC
43 BC year| Silver | 3.62 g | 18 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 | 43 BC |
| Value | Denarius (1) |
| Currency | Denarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.62 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#393830 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Equestrian statue, right, with right hand raised. Border of dots.
Script: Latin
Lettering: S•C
Comment
Babelon Julia 65.
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 a depiction of a triumphal arch, which symbolizes his victory over Mark Antony and Cleopatra in the Battle of Actium in 31 BC. This coin was minted during a time of great political upheaval in Rome, as the Roman Republic was transitioning into the Roman Empire, and Octavian was consolidating his power as the future emperor.
