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Aureus - Augustus S P Q R CL V; Victory

Features

Issuer RomeRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor Augustus (Caius Octavius) (27 BC - 14 AD)
Type Standard circulation coins
Years 19 BC - 18 BC
Value 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii
Currency Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
Composition Gold
Weight 7.88 g
Diameter 20 mm
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
328568
References Calicó# 287
Xavier Calicó; 2003. The Roman avrei. Áureo & Calicó, Barcelona, Spain (2 volumes).

Obverse

Head of Augustus right, bare.

Script: Latin

Lettering: AVGVSTVS

Translation: Augustus

Reverse

Victory standing front with wings spread, head to left, holding inscribed shield.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
S P Q R
CL V

Unabridged legend:
Senatus Populusque Romanus
Clipeus Votivus

Translation:
The senate and the Roman people
Votive shield

Mint

Colonia Patricia, Baetica, modern-day Córdoba, Spain

Comments

Although not referenced in the main catalogs, 3 copies are known to date.

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Date VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (19 BC - 18 BC) 

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