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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Octavian IMP CAESAR 29 BC - 27 BC
| Silver | 3.6 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Augustus (Caius Octavius) (27 BC - 14 AD) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 29 BC - 27 BC |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.6 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#247739 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Terminal figure of Octavian, placed on thunderbolt.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IMP CAESAR
Translation:
Imperator Caesar.
Supreme commander (Imperator) and Caesar.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.11–3.9 g;Diameter varies: 18–22 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Octavian (later known as Augustus Caesar) on the obverse, while still referring to him as "IMP CAESAR" (emphasizing his position as Caesar's heir and successor) even though he had already been granted the title of Augustus by the Roman Senate in 27 BC. This highlights the political significance of the coin and the importance of Octavian's relationship with Julius Caesar.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (29 BC - 27 BC) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Denarius - Octavian (IMP CAESAR) (29 BC - 27 BC) coin.
