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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Octavian IMP·CAESAR·DIVI·F·III·VIR·ITER·R·P·C / COS·ITER·ET·TER·DESIG 37 BC
37 BC year| Silver | 3.88 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Triumvir | Octavian (Caius Octavius) (43 BC - 32 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 37 BC |
| Value | Denarius (1) |
| Currency | Denarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.88 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#384264 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Simpulum, aspergillum, jug and lituus. Border of dots.
Script: Latin
Lettering: COS•ITER•ET•TER•DESIG
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 comet, which was a symbol of his claimed divine ancestry. This coin was minted during a time when Octavian was still consolidating his power and trying to establish himself as the rightful heir to Julius Caesar's legacy, and the inclusion of the comet on the coin may have been a way to reinforce his divine right to rule.
