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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Æ20 Helmet 2 BC - 4 AD
| Bronze | 5.08 g | 20 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 | 5.08 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#374145 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Round shield. Vertical spear behind. Beaded border.
Script: Neo-Punic
Lettering: 𐤅𐤉𐤏𐤕 𐤌𐤏𐤒𐤓 𐤐𐤉𐤋𐤍
Edge
Straight
Comment
Denomination: possibly a semis (RPC III page 206; MAA# 28)Weight: 5.08 g average of 18 specimens (RPC III# 830; MAA#28)
Diameter: 20 mm (RPC III# 830); 20–22 mm (MAA#28); 21 mm (RPC III online)
Reverse inscription:
𐤅𐤉𐤏𐤕 𐤌𐤏𐤒𐤓 𐤐𐤉𐤋𐤍 (wyᶜt mᶜqr pyln) right, in neo-Punic script written right to left. 𐤅𐤉𐤏𐤕 (wyᶜt) represents the name of the city, Oea. 𐤐𐤉𐤋𐤍 (pyln) and 𐤌𐤏𐤒𐤓 (mᶜqr) represent the names of the two suffetes (magistrates). Müller wrongly assumed they stand for the allied cities of Macaera (𐤌𐤏𐤒𐤓 / mᶜqr) and Bilan (𐤐𐤉𐤋𐤍 / pyln).
Interesting fact
The Æ20 coin from Oea (Africa Proconsularis) features a helmet on one side and an image of the Roman Emperor Augustus on the other. This coin was minted during the reign of Augustus, who ruled Rome from 27 BC to 14 AD, and was used as a standard circulation coin in the Roman Empire. Despite its age, many of these coins have survived to this day and are highly sought after by collectors and historians.
