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Æ24 - Augustus COL IVL FEL GEM LVSTRA 27 BC - 14 AD
| Bronze | 9.17 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Lystra (Galatia) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Augustus (Caius Octavius) (27 BC - 14 AD) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 27 BC - 14 AD |
| Currency | Denarius (49 BC to AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 9.17 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#393726 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
COL IVL FEL CEM in two lines above, LYSTRA beneath colonist ploughing left with two oxen.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
COL IVL FEL CEM
LYSTRA
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 galley on the other. The galley was a symbol of the Roman province of Galatia, where the coin was minted. This coin was likely used for everyday transactions and circulated widely throughout the Roman Empire.