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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Octavian IMP CAESAR; Apollo 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#247742 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Rostral column with prows of ships; on top, statue of Octavian.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IMP CAESAR
Translation:
Imperator Caesar.
Supreme commander (Imperator) and Caesar.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.44–4.1 g;Diameter varies: 17–22 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Apollo on the reverse side, which was a departure from the traditional Roman practice of depicting gods and goddesses on coins. Apollo was a favorite deity of Octavian, and his inclusion on the coin was seen as a way to promote the emperor's image as a divine ruler.
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; Apollo) (29 BC - 27 BC) coin.
