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Æ21 - Tiberius as Caesar 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 |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#372605 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
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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Numismatik Lanz München Auction 105, 26 November 2001, lot 349.
Variety 2
Reverse legend: C HEIO PO / LLIONE ITER / C MVSSIO PR / ISCO IIVIR
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a portrait of Tiberius, who was the stepson of Augustus and became the second Roman Emperor after Augustus' death. Tiberius was known for his military campaigns and his efforts to stabilize the Roman Empire, but he also had a reputation for being a ruthless leader and was accused of various crimes and misdeeds during his reign. Despite this, he remained in power for 23 years and left a lasting legacy in Roman history.
