Aureus - Augustus OB CIVIS SERVATOS, laurel branches

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year19 BC - 18 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Aureus = 25 Denarii
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionGold
Weight7.82 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
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In circulation to
Reference(s) BMC RE#317, Cohen#206, Calicó#249
Obverse descriptionLegend in two lines between laurel branches, dotted border.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCAESAR AVGVSTVS
(Translation: Caesar Augustus.)
Reverse descriptionLegend in three lines in oak-wreath, lined border.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringOB CIVIS SERVATOS
(Translation: Ob Civis Servatos. For saving the citizens.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (19 BC - 18 BC)  - -
Catalog ID9334515410
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