Aureus - Octavian IMP CAESAR, Victory

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year29 BC - 27 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Aureus = 25 Denarii
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionGold
Weight7.8 g
Dimensions21.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC I#268, OCRE#ric.1(2).aug.268, Calicó#205, BMC RE#623
Obverse descriptionHead of Octavian, bare, right.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering
Reverse descriptionVictory, draped, standing front on globe, head left, holding wreath in right hand and vexillum over left shoulder.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringIMP CAESAR
(Translation: Supreme commander (Imperator) and Caesar.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (29 BC - 27 BC)  - -
Catalog ID1496974900
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