© Jesús Vico S.A.
© Jesús Vico S.A.
Æ20 - Tiberius
| Bronze | 4.95 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Emerita (Lusitania) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Tiberius (Tiberius Claudius Nero) (14-37) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 14-37 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 4.95 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#334800 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Aquila right between two signa.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
C A E
LE
V X
Unabridged legend:
Colonia Augusta Emerita
Legio Quinque Dixi
Translation:
Colony of Augusta Emerita
Legions V and X
Comment
The legions V Alaudae and X Gemina were among the first to inhabit Augusta Emerita, when veterans of both legions were given land there.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Tiberius, who was the second Roman Emperor and ruled from 14 AD to 37 AD. The coin was minted in the city of Emerita, which is now modern-day Mérida, Spain. The coin's design features an image of Tiberius on one side and an image of a Roman goddess on the other. The use of bronze in the coin's minting was a common practice during this time period, as it was a readily available and durable metal.
