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Æ2 - Tiberius ROM ET AVG; altar of Gauls
| Bronze | 9.4 g | 24.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Tiberius (Tiberius Claudius Nero) (14-37) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 14-21 |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 9.4 g |
| Diameter | 24.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#247278 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Altar of the three Gauls in Lugdunum, flanked by Victory holding wreath on column on each side, front decorated with corona civica flanked by nude male on each side.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ROM ET AVG
Translation:
Romae et Augusto.
To Rome and the emperor (Augustus).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the altar of the Gauls, which was a monument built by the Roman Emperor Augustus to commemorate his victory over the Gauls. The altar was erected in the Campus Martius, a public square in Rome, and was decorated with images of the conquered Gauls and their weapons. The coin's design, which includes the image of the altar and the inscription "ROM ET AVG," serves as a symbol of Roman power and dominance over the conquered territories.
