| Issuer | Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
| Year | 16 BC |
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.7 g |
| Dimensions | 18.5 mm |
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| Shape and Technique | Round (irregular) Hammered |
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| Reference(s) | RIC I#356, OCRE#ric.1(2).aug.356 |
| Obverse description | Augustus bust right, on round shield in laurel wreath. |
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | S 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 description | Mars, helmeted and cloaked, standing left, holding spear in right hand and parazonium in left, on pedestal inscribed S P Q R V P S PR S ET RED AVG. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | L MESCINIVS RVFVS IIIVIR
S P Q R V P S PR S ET RED AVG (Translation: Lucius Mescinius Rufus Triumvir Auro, Argento, Aere, Flando, Feriundo. Senatus Populusque Romanus Vota Publica Suscepta Pro Salute Et Reditu Augusti. Lucius Mescinius Rufus, moneyer (Triumvir Monetalis) for the casting and striking of gold, silver, and bronze coins. The senate and the Roman people make public sacrifices for the well-being and the safe return of the emperor (Augustus).) |
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| Mintage | ND (-16) - - |
| Catalog ID | 1188773590 |
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