Aureus CAESARI AVGVSTOS C, Fortuna Victrix, Fortuna Felix, and Victory

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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
Weight8.2 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
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In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC I#321, OCRE#ric.1(2).aug.321
Obverse descriptionConfronting busts of Fortuna Victrix, with round helmet, and Fortuna Felix, with diadem.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringQ RVSTIVS FORTVNAE
(Translation: Quintus Rustius, Fortunae. Quintus Rustius, of Fortuna.)
Reverse descriptionVictory tilted left, placing on cippus a shield inscribed S C.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringCAESARI AVGVSTO S C
(Translation: Caesari Augusto. Senatus Consultum. Of Caesar Augustus. Decree of the senate.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (19 BC - 4 BC)  - -
Catalog ID8289334620
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