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Denarius - Octavius IMP•CAESAR DIVI•IVLI•F / M•AGRIPPA•COS DESIG 38 BC
38 BC year| Silver | 3.71 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (509 BC - 27 BC) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 38 BC |
| Value | Denarius (1) |
| Currency | Denarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.71 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#66636 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Inscription in two lines.
Border of dots.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
M•AGRIPPA•COS
DESIG
Unabridged legend: Marcus Agrippa Consul Designatus
Translation: Marcus Agrippa, Consul Designated
Edge
Gross
Comment
Octavius, originally Octavianus, will later bear the name of Augustus.
Babelon 131 and Vipsania 3; RBW –.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Octavius (later known as Augustus Caesar) on one side, while the other side features a portrait of his adoptive father, Julius Caesar, indicating Octavius' claim to power through his connection to Caesar.
