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© Classical Numismatic Group, Inc.
Æ21 - Augustus Parsley wreath
| Bronze (leaded) | 7 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Corinth (Achaea) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Augustus (Caius Octavius) (27 BC - 14 AD) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 4-5 |
| Composition | Bronze (leaded) |
| Weight | 7 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#372603 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Inscription in four lines within parsley wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
C MVSSIO
PRISCO IIVIR
C HEIO POLLI
ONE ITER
Edge
Plain
Comment
Two reverse legend varieties of this type are known:Variety 1
Reverse legend: C MVSSIO / PRISCO IIVIR / C HEIO POLLI / ONE ITER
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Variety 2
Reverse legend: C HEIO PO / LLIONE ITER / C MVSSIO PR / ISCO IIVIR
© Public Domain Mark 1.0. Münster, Archäologisches Museum der Universität
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a portrait of Augustus, the first Roman Emperor, on one side, and a parsley wreath on the other. The parsley wreath was a symbol of Corinth, the city where the coin was minted, and was often used on coins from that region. 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.
