© Museo Archeologico Nazionale
© Museo Archeologico Nazionale
Æ16 - Augustus TENE; Tenedus 14 BC - 27 AD
| Bronze | 2.12 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Tenedus (Conventus of Adramyteum) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Augustus (Caius Octavius) (27 BC - 14 AD) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 14 BC - 27 AD |
| Currency | Denarius (49 BC to AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.12 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#402915 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Laureate head of Apollo, right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TENE
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 Tenedus, the mythical founder of Tenedos, on the other. This coin was minted during Augustus' reign, which marked the beginning of the Roman Empire and the end of the Roman Republic. The coin's design reflects the blending of Roman and Greek cultures that occurred during this time period.