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Æ24 - Rhoemetalkes I and Augustus ΚΑΙΣΑΡΟΣ ΣΕΒΑΣΤΟΥ 11 BC - 12 AD
| Bronze | 5.99 g | 23.50 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 | 11 BC - 12 AD |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 5.99 g |
| Diameter | 23.50 mm |
| Thickness | 2.9 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#311663 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Head of Augustus right, laureate; in front of the neck, capricorn on the right with a globe between the hooves.
Script: Greek
Lettering: KAIΣAΡOΣ ΣEBAΣTOY
Unabridged legend: Kaisaros sebastou
Translation: The emperor caesar
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a rare combination of two rulers, Rhoemetalkes I and Augustus, on the same coin. This suggests that the Sapaean Kingdom may have had a close relationship with the Roman Empire during this time period.
