Denarius - Augustus L MESCINIVS RVFVS IIIVIR S C IMP CAES AVGV COMM CONS

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year16 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionSilver
Weight3.78 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC I#357, OCRE#ric.1(2).aug.357
Obverse descriptionAugustus bust right, on round shield in laurel wreath.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringS C OB R P CVM SALVT IMP CAESAR AVGVS CONS
(Translation: Senatus Consulto Ob Rem Publicam Cum Salute Imperatoris Caesaris Augusti Conservatam. By senatorial decree for having preserved the state along with the personal safety of supreme commander (Imperator) Caesar Augustus.)
Reverse descriptionCippus inscribed IMP CAES AVGV COMM CONS.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringL MESCINIVS RVFVS IIIVIR S C IMP CAES AVGV COMM CONS
(Translation: Lucius Mescinius Rufus Triumvir. Senatus Consultum. Imperator Caesar Augustus Communi Consensu. Lucius Mescinius Rufus, moneyer (Triumvir Monetalis). Decree of the senate. Supreme commander (Imperator) Caesar Augustus, by common consent.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (-16)  - -
Catalog ID6400199480
Comments