Æ23 - Augustus (SALASSO COMITIALE SEX RVFO II VIR, L CLODIO RVFO PROCOS) (2 BC - 14 AD) front Æ23 - Augustus (SALASSO COMITIALE SEX RVFO II VIR, L CLODIO RVFO PROCOS) (2 BC - 14 AD) back
Æ23 - Augustus (SALASSO COMITIALE SEX RVFO II VIR, L CLODIO RVFO PROCOS) (2 BC - 14 AD) photo
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Æ23 - Augustus SALASSO COMITIALE SEX RVFO II VIR, L CLODIO RVFO PROCOS 2 BC - 14 AD

 
Bronze 8.12 g 23 mm
Description
Issuer
Agrigentum (Sicilia)
Emperor
Augustus (Caius Octavius) (27 BC - 14 AD)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
2 BC - 14 AD
Currency
Denarius (49 BC to AD 215)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
8.12 g
Diameter
23 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#404885
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Plough.

Script: Latin

Lettering: SALASSO COMITIALE SEX RVFO II VIR, L CLODIO RVFO PROCOS

Comment

Magistrate of  Lucius Clodius Rufus (proconsul), Sextus Rufus (duovir), Sallassus (convenor of the comitium).

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 comitia, or public assembly, on the other. This coin was minted during Augustus' reign, which lasted from 27 BC to 14 AD, and it highlights his efforts to promote the idea of Roman citizenship and democracy, even in the provinces. The coin's design serves as a symbol of the Roman Empire's expansion and the spread of its culture and values throughout its territories.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (2 BC - 14 AD)  - - - - - -

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