© Roma Numismatics Limited
© Roma Numismatics Limited
Æ21 - Augustus and Tiberius as Caesar
| Leaded bronze | 9.0 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Thessalonica (Roman province of Macedonia) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Augustus (Caius Octavius) (27 BC - 14 AD) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 4-10 |
| Composition | Leaded bronze |
| Weight | 9.0 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#377315 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Bare head of Caesar Tiberius facing right.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΤΙΒЄΡΙΟΣ ΚΑΙΣΑΡ.
Translation: Tiberius Caesar.
Comment
Weight: 8.77 g average based on 45 specimens (RPC I# 1565)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the portraits of both Augustus and Tiberius, indicating that it was minted during the period when Tiberius was serving as Caesar under Augustus, who was the reigning emperor at the time. This coin is a rare example of a Roman coin that depicts two rulers simultaneously, providing a unique insight into the political dynamics of the Roman Empire during that era.
