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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Augustus AVGVSTVS 25 BC
25 BC year| Bronze | 19.5 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Augustus (Caius Octavius) (27 BC - 14 AD) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 25 BC |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 19.5 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#247968 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend in two lines in laurel wreath combined with rostra.
Script: Latin
Lettering: AVGVSTVS
Translation: Augustus.
Comment
Mass varies: 12.38–26.67 g;Diameter varies: 27–37 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Sestertius - Augustus (AVGVSTVS) coin is that it features an image of Augustus Caesar, the first emperor of the Roman Empire, on one side, and a depiction of the goddess Roma on the other. This coin was minted during Augustus' reign, which lasted from 27 BC to 14 AD, and was used as a means of circulating currency throughout the empire. The coin's design and imagery reflect the cultural and political significance of the Roman Empire during this time period.
