© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Augustus C CASSIVS C F CELER IIIVIR A A A F F S C 16 BC
16 BC year| Bronze | 21.8 g | 33.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Augustus (Caius Octavius) (27 BC - 14 AD) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 16 BC |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 21.8 g |
| Diameter | 33.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#247855 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend surrounding S C.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
C CASSIVS C F CELER IIIVIR A A A F F
S C
Unabridged legend: Caius Cassius Caii Filius Celer Triumvir Auro, Argento, Aere, Flando, Feriundo. Senatus Consultum.
Translation: Gaius Cassius son of Gaius Celer, moneyer (Triumvir Monetalis) casting and striking gold, silver, and bronze coins. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 14.69–27.12 g;Diameter varies: 31–35 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Augustus, the first emperor of the Roman Empire, on one side, and a depiction of the goddess Salus on the other. Salus was the goddess of safety and well-being, and her presence on the coin may have been intended to convey the idea of Augustus' leadership bringing stability and prosperity to the Roman people.
