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Denarius - Octavian IMP CAESAR 29 BC - 27 BC
| Silver | 3.7 g | - |
| 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 | 3.7 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#247740 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Terminal figure of Octavian, placed on thunderbolt.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IMP CAESAR
Translation:
Imperator Caesar.
Supreme commander (Imperator) and Caesar.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.54–3.79 g;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" (Emperor Caesar) on the reverse. This highlights the transition of power from Julius Caesar to his adopted son and successor, Octavian, and marks the beginning of the Roman Empire under the rule of the Julio-Claudian dynasty.
