The coins of Imperator Gaius Julius Divi Filius Caesar Octavianus Augustus, generally known simply as AVGVSTVS, are of special interest to many ancient Roman coin collectors because Augustus coins were the first in the new Roman Empire years, of which Augustus is usually considered the first emperor.
Augustus ruled from BC 27 until AD 14, dying at age 75 having ruled for over forty years. When Augustus died, his stepson Tiberius took over (Augustus had married Tiberius’ mother), issuing his own coins.
