Aureus - Augustus OB CIVIS SERVATOS S P Q R CL V

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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
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Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
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Reference(s) RIC I#30A, OCRE#ric.1(2).aug.30A
Obverse descriptionHead of Augustus, bare, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringAVGVSTVS
(Translation: Augustus.)
Reverse descriptionShield, inscribed with S P Q R /C LV in two lines, in oak-wreath.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringOB CIVIS SERVATOS S P Q R CL V
(Translation: Ob Civis Servatos. Senatus Popuusque Romanus. Clipeus Votivus. For saving the citizens. The senate and the Roman people. Votive shield.)
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MintageND (19 BC - 18 BC)  - -
Catalog ID4538497010
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