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Aureus - Augustus AVGVSTVS
| Issuer | Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
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| Year | 18 BC - 17 BC |
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| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | A Capricorn — the birth sign of Augustus and a prominent Augustan dynastic emblem — is depicted moving to the left in the center of the field, rendered in vigorous relief. The creature holds a terrestrial globe with an attached rudder below, symbolizing dominion over land and sea, while a cornucopia (horn of plenty) rises above, signifying prosperity and abundance. The legend AVGVSTVS is inscribed in bold Latin capitals along the lower exergual area, firmly identifying the issuing authority. The composition reflects the carefully chosen astrological and propagandistic imagery central to Augustan self-presentation. The flan is irregular and the execution is consistent with Spanish or Lugdunum mint workshop style of the late 1st century BC. |
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| Reverse lettering | AVGVSTVS (Translation: Augustus.) |
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