Æ21 - Augustus? (ΒΑΡΓΥΛΙΗΤΩΝ) (27 BC - 14 AD) front Æ21 - Augustus? (ΒΑΡΓΥΛΙΗΤΩΝ) (27 BC - 14 AD) back
Æ21 - Augustus? (ΒΑΡΓΥΛΙΗΤΩΝ) (27 BC - 14 AD) photo
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Æ21 - Augustus? ΒΑΡΓΥΛΙΗΤΩΝ 27 BC - 14 AD

 
Bronze 8.27 g 21.2 mm
Description
Issuer
Bargylia (Conventus of Halicarnassus)
Emperor
Augustus (Caius Octavius) (27 BC - 14 AD)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
27 BC - 14 AD
Currency
Denarius (49 BC to AD 215)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
8.27 g
Diameter
21.2 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-10
References
Numista
N#414101
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Veiled facing bust of Artemis Kindyas.

Script: Greek

Lettering: ΒΑΡΓΥΛΙΗΤΩΝ

Interesting fact

The coin features an image of Augustus, the Roman emperor, on one side, and a depiction of the goddess Roma on the other. This coin was minted during Augustus' reign, which lasted from 27 BC to 14 AD, and was likely used for everyday transactions in the Roman Empire.