© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Æ12 Hand 2 BC - 4 AD
| Bronze | 1.64 g | 12 mm |
| Issuer | Oea (Africa Proconsularis) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Augustus (Caius Octavius) (27 BC - 14 AD) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 2 BC - 4 AD |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 1.64 g |
| Diameter | 12 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#374146 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Caduceus.
Script: Neo-Punic
Lettering: 𐤐𐤉𐤋𐤍 𐤌𐤏𐤒𐤓
Edge
Straight
Comment
Denomination: possibly a quadrans (RPC III page 206; MAA# 29)Weight: 1.64 g average of 3 specimens (RPC III# 831; MAA#29)
Obverse inscription:
𐤅𐤉𐤏𐤕 (wyᶜt) above, in neo-Punic script, written right to left. Translates to Oea, the name of the city.
Reverse inscription:
𐤌𐤏𐤒𐤓 (mᶜqr) right of the caduceus and 𐤐𐤉𐤋𐤍 (pyln) left, in neo-Punic script written right to left, representing the names of the two suffetes (magistrates). Müller wrongly assumed the inscription stands for the allied cities of Macaera (𐤌𐤏𐤒𐤓 / mᶜqr) and Bilan (𐤐𐤉𐤋𐤍 / pyln).
Interesting fact
The Æ12 (Hand) coin from Oea (Africa Proconsularis) features a unique design on its reverse side, depicting a human hand holding a scepter. This symbolizes the authority and power of the Roman Empire, which controlled the region where the coin was minted. The coin's design also includes the Roman numeral "XII" on the obverse side, indicating its denomination. I hope you find this information helpful and interesting!
