Æ15 - Augustus (1 BC - 14 AD) front Æ15 - Augustus (1 BC - 14 AD) back
Æ15 - Augustus (1 BC - 14 AD) photo
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Æ15 - Augustus 1 BC - 14 AD

 
Bronze 2.85 g 15 mm
Description
Issuer
Emerita (Lusitania)
Emperor
Augustus (Caius Octavius) (27 BC - 14 AD)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1 BC - 14 AD
Composition
Bronze
Weight
2.85 g
Diameter
15 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#333161
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Patera, lituus and jug.

Script: Latin

Lettering: C A E

Unabridged legend: Colonia Augusta Emerita

Translation: Augustean colony of Emerita

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Augustus, the first Roman Emperor, on one side, and a depiction of a Roman warship on the other. This design was common for coins issued during Augustus' reign and symbolized his efforts to expand and strengthen the Roman Empire through military conquests and naval power.