© Jesús Vico S.A.
© Jesús Vico S.A.
Æ21–22 - Augustus 27 BC - 14 AD
| Bronze | 6.11 g | 21.5 mm |
| Issuer | Italica (Baetica) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Augustus (Caius Octavius) (27 BC - 14 AD) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 27 BC - 14 AD |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 6.11 g |
| Diameter | 21.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#373408 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
She-wolf facing right, feeding Romulus and Remus.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ITALICA
MVNIC
Unabridged legend: Municipium Italica.
Translation: Italica Municipality.
Comment
Weight: 6.11 g average based on 13 specimens (RPC I# 62); 6.27 g average (ACIP# 3330)Varieties:
Variety 1 (ACIP# 3330; Ripollès# 62a)
Reverse inscription: MVNIC (above); ITALIC (below)
© Jesús Vico S.A.
Variety 2 (ACIP# 3330a; Ripollès# 62b)
Reverse inscription: ITALICA(above); MVNIC (below)
© Jesús Vico S.A.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Augustus, the first Roman Emperor, on one side, and a depiction of a bull on the other side. This symbolism represents the strength and power of the Roman Empire under Augustus' rule.
