© Numismatik Naumann GmbH
© Numismatik Naumann GmbH
Æ24 - Rhoemetalkes I ΚΑΙΣΑΡΟΣ ΣΕΒΑΣΤΟΥ 27 BC - 14 AD
| Bronze | 10 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Sapaean Kingdom (Thracians) |
|---|---|
| King | Rhoemetalces I (Ῥοιμητάλκης) (15 BC - 12 AD) |
| Emperor | Augustus (Caius Octavius) (27 BC - 14 AD) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 27 BC - 14 AD |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 10 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#76472 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Bare head of Augustus, right.
Script: Greek
Lettering: ΚΑΙΣΑΡΟΣ ΣΕΒΑΣΤΟΥ
Comment
SGI#5396Interesting fact
The Rhoemetalkes I coin was issued during the reign of Rhoemetalkes I, who was a Thracian king that ruled over the Sapaean Kingdom in the 1st century AD. The coin features an image of the king on one side and a depiction of the Roman emperor Augustus on the other, highlighting the kingdom's close ties with the Roman Empire. Despite being made of bronze, this coin was still considered a valuable form of currency during its time, with a weight of 10 grams and a diameter of 24 millimeters.