Aureus - Octavian CAESAR·III·VIR·R·P·C / S C

€333,371.00
IssuerRoman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC)
Year42 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAureus (25)
CurrencyDenarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC)
CompositionGold
Weight7.99 g
Dimensions20 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RRC#497/1, RCV I#1526, BMC RR#95
Obverse descriptionHead of Octavian right, bearded. Border of dots.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCAESAR·III·VIR·R·P·C
(Translation: Caesar, triumvir for the restoration of the Republic)
Reverse descriptionEquestrian statue left, holding lituus in right hand, horse decorated with phalerae; in exergue, rostrum tridens. Border of dots.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringS C
(Translation: By decree of the Senate)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (-42)  - -
Catalog ID7831090340
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