Æ26 - Augustus (M PACCIVS MACXV FLAME, AVG) (27 BC - 14 AD) front Æ26 - Augustus (M PACCIVS MACXV FLAME, AVG) (27 BC - 14 AD) back
Æ26 - Augustus (M PACCIVS MACXV FLAME, AVG) (27 BC - 14 AD) photo
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Æ26 - Augustus M PACCIVS MACXV FLAME, AVG 27 BC - 14 AD

 
Bronze 10.70 g 26 mm
Description
Issuer
Halaesa (Sicilia)
Emperor
Augustus (Caius Octavius) (27 BC - 14 AD)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
27 BC - 14 AD
Composition
Bronze
Weight
10.70 g
Diameter
26 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#406992
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

In wreath.

Script: Latin

Lettering: M P(AC)CIVS MACXV FLAME, AVG

Comment

Magistrate of Marcus Paccius Maximus (duovir and flamen)

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 flame on the other, which symbolizes the Roman Empire's eternal nature.