© Subastas Ibercoin
© Subastas Ibercoin
Æ25 - Augustus priest ploughing 1 BC - 14 AD
| Bronze | 10.42 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Emerita (Lusitania) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Augustus (Caius Octavius) (27 BC - 14 AD) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1 BC - 14 AD |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 10.42 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#332781 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Priest ploughing right, holding whip in left hand and reins with right hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: AVGVSTA EMERITA
Translation: Augusta Emerita
Interesting fact
The Augustus coin features a unique design of a priest ploughing, which symbolizes the Roman Empire's focus on agriculture and the importance of the priestly class during that time.
