Ancient Roman Coin – Augustus (27 BC – 14 AD)

• Denomination: As (bronze)

• Obverse (front): Laureate head of Augustus facing right. Inscription: CAESAR AVGVST DIVI F (Caesar Augustus, son of the Divine [Julius Caesar]).

• Reverse (back): Military standards (signa militaria), symbolic of Augustus’ recovery of legionary standards from the Parthians. Border of dots.

• Mint: Rome or Lugdunum (modern Lyon, France).

• Date: Struck circa 7 BC – 14 AD.

• Reference: RIC I² Augustus 434 and related issues; Cohen 234.

• Size & Weight: [Insert your measurements if possible – diameter in mm, weight in grams].

• Material: Bronze.

✅ Historical Significance

This coin was struck under Augustus, the first Roman emperor and adopted son of Julius Caesar. The reverse shows legionary standards, celebrating Augustus’ major diplomatic victory in regaining the Roman standards lost to the Parthians — a powerful piece of imperial propaganda and an iconic type in Roman numismatics.

💰 Condition & Value

• Coin shows circulation wear but portrait and inscription DIVI F AVG are visible and reverse standards identifiable.

• A genuine 2,000-year-old artifact of the Roman Empire.

• Collectible as both a piece of history and numismatic interest.