Denarius - Augustus L MESCINIVS RVFVS IIIVIR S P Q R V P S PR S ET RED AVG, Mars

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year16 BC
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value1 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionSilver
Weight3.9 g
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Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
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Reference(s) RIC I#353, OCRE#ric.1(2).aug.353
Obverse descriptionHead of Augustus, bare, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCAESAR AVGVSTVS TR POT
(Translation: Caesar Augustus Tribunicia Potestate. Caesar Augustus, holder of tribunician power.)
Reverse descriptionMars, 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 scriptLatin
Reverse letteringL 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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MintageND (-16)  - -
Catalog ID4288925370
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