© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Æ - Augustus IMP CAESAR DIVI F AVGVSTVS; Cercina 7 BC - 6 BC
| Bronze | 36.51 g | - |
| Issuer | Cercina (Africa Proconsularis) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Augustus (Caius Octavius) (27 BC - 14 AD) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 7 BC - 6 BC |
| Currency | Denarius (49 BC to AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 36.51 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#396815 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bare head of Augustus, right; in front, lituus.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IMP CAESAR DIVI F AVGVSTVS
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Augustus, the first emperor of ancient Rome, on one side, and the name of the mint, Cercina, on the other. This coin was minted during Augustus' reign, which lasted from 27 BC to 14 AD, and it was used as a standard circulation coin in the Roman Empire. The fact that it was made of bronze and weighs 36.51 grams suggests that it was a widely used coin for everyday transactions. Additionally, the fact that it was minted in Africa Proconsularis, a Roman province in North Africa, highlights the extent of the Roman Empire's reach and influence during that time.