Aureus CAESAR AVGVSTVS OCS, Medusa

€247,782.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year19 BC - 4 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Aureus = 25 Denarii
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionGold
Weight8 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC I#302, OCRE#ric.1(2).aug.302
Obverse descriptionTriskelis with winged Medusa head and legs.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringL AQVILLIVS FLORVS IIIVIR
(Translation: Lucius Aquillius Florus Triumvir. Lucius Aquillius Florus, moneyer (Triumvir Monetalis).)
Reverse descriptionTwo laurel branches flanking oak-wreath; inside, OCS.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringCAESAR AVGVSTVS OCS
(Translation: Caesar Augustus. Ob Cives Servatos. Caesar Augustus. For saving the citizens.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (19 BC - 4 BC)  - -
Catalog ID5964309110
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