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Denarius - Augustus CAESARI AVGVSTO
| Issuer | Roman Imperial Mint |
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| Year | 18 BC |
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| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
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| Obverse description | The obverse presents a complex civic and honorific scene rendered in low relief typical of Spanish mint production of the Augustan period. At center, a togate figure — most likely Augustus himself or a senatorial personification — is depicted in a posture of reception or supplication, flanked by emblems of Roman authority including what appears to be a trophy or military standard to the left and a wreath-bearing figure or object to the right. The surrounding legend is divided across the field, reading S·P·Q·R·PARENT·CONS·SVO, proclaiming the dedication of the Senate and Roman People to their protective parent. The design reflects the propagandistic imagery of the post-Actium political settlement, emphasizing Augustan pietas and the reciprocal bond between princeps and state. |
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| Obverse lettering | S·P·Q·R·PARENT CONS·SVO (Translation: The senate and the roman people to its protective parent.) |
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| Mintage | ND (-18) |
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