Aureus - Octavian IMP·CAESAR·DIVI·F·III·VIR·ITER·R·P·C / COS·ITER·ET·TER·DESIG DIVO·IVL

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IssuerRoman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC)
Year36 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAureus (25)
CurrencyDenarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC)
CompositionGold
Weight8.06 g
Dimensions21 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RRC#540/1, RCV I#1529, BMC RR#32
Obverse descriptionHead of Octavian right, bearded. Border of dots.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP · CAESAR · DIVI · F · III · VIR · ITER · R · P · C
(Translation: The emperor Caesar, triumvir for the scond time for the restoration of the Republic)
Reverse descriptionTetrastyle temple; within, figure wearing veil and holding lituus in right hand; inscription on architrave; within pediment, star; on left, lighted altar. Border of dots.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringCOS · ITER · ET · TER · DESIG DIVO · IVL
(Translation: Consul for the second time and designated for the third time Divine Julius)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (-36)  - -
Catalog ID9416227380
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