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Æ15 - Augustus IMP CAE 27 BC - 14 AD
| Bronze | 2.52 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Emerita (Lusitania) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Augustus (Caius Octavius) (27 BC - 14 AD) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 27 BC - 14 AD |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.52 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#325194 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend on two lines within wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IMP CAE
Unabridged legend: Imperator Caesar
Translation: The emperor caesar
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Augustus, the first Roman Emperor, on one side, and an image of a Roman warship on the other. This suggests that the coin may have been used to promote the Roman Navy and its military prowess during the time of Augustus' rule.
