Denarius - Octavian COS ITER ET TER DESIG / DIVO IVL

€322,570.00
IssuerRoman Republic (509 BC - 27 BC)
Year36 BC
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDenarius (1)
CurrencyDenarius of 16 Asses (141 – 27 BC)
CompositionSilver (.950)
Weight3.87 g
Dimensions18 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RRC#540/2, CRR#1338, BMC RR#33, RSC#90, RCV I#1545, RBW#1829, Sear Imperators#315
Obverse descriptionHead of Octavius right, slight beard.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP • CAESAR • DIVI • F • III • VIR • ITER • R • P • C •
(Translation: The emperor Octavian son of the divine Caesar, triumvir for the second time for the restoration of the Republic)
Reverse descriptionTetrastyle temple, housing veiled statue holding lituus in right hand, with inscription on architrave and Caesar`s Comet in pediment; on left, lighted altar.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringCOS • ITER • ET • TER • DESIG DIVO IVL
(Translation: Consul for the second time and designated for the third time To the divine Jules)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (-36)  - mint moving with Octavian -
Catalog ID4556464030
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