Aureus - Augustus VOT P SVSC PRO SAL ET RED I O M SACR, Mars

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year18 BC - 17 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Aureus = 25 Denarii
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionGold
Weight7.9 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC I#149B, OCRE#ric.1(2).aug.149B
Obverse descriptionHead of Augustus, bare, left.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringS P Q R CAESARI AVGVSTO
(Translation: Senatus Populusque Romanus Caesari Augusto. The senate and the Roman people to Caesar Augustus.)
Reverse descriptionMars, helmeted, standing left, naked except for chlamys hanging from shoulders over left arm, holding vexillum in right hand and parazonium on left shoulder.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVOT P SVSC PRO SAL ET RED I O M SACR
(Translation: Vota Publica Suscepta Pro Salute et Reditu Iovi Optimo Maximo Sacrata. Public sacrifices have been made to holy Jupiter, the best and greatest, for the well-being and the safe return [of the Emperor].)
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Mint
MintageND (18 BC - 17 BC)  - -
Catalog ID2911114060
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