Æ - Augustus (30 BC) front Æ - Augustus (30 BC) back
Æ - Augustus (30 BC) photo
© British Museum

Æ - Augustus 30 BC

30 BC year
Bronze - -
Description
Issuer
Corinth (Achaea)
Emperor
Augustus (Caius Octavius) (27 BC - 14 AD)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
30 BC
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#372449
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Trident.

Script: Latin

Lettering: P AEBVTIVS II Q

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The coin , the Æ - Augustus (30 BC) from Corinth (Achaea) made of Bronze, features an image of Augustus Caesar on one side and a depiction of the goddess Athena on the other. This coin was part of a series of coins issued by Augustus to promote his image and ideology throughout the Roman Empire. The image of Athena on the coin was likely chosen because Corinth was an important center of worship for the goddess, and Augustus wanted to associate himself with her wisdom and strength.