© Jesús Vico S.A.
© Jesús Vico S.A.
Æ26 - Tiberius AETERNITATI AVGVSTAE
| Bronze | 12.2 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Emerita (Lusitania) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Tiberius (Tiberius Claudius Nero) (14-37) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 14-37 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 12.2 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#334355 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Tetrastyle temple with triangular pediment.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
AETERNITATI AVGVSTAE
C · A · E
Unabridged legend:
Aeternitati Augustae
Colonia Augusta Emerita
Translation:
To the immortal august
Colony of Augusta Emerita
Comment
The letters CAE on the reverse are generally misinterpreted as being the abbreviation of the name of Augustus (i.e. Caesar); however, these letters simply refer to the issuer's name as supported by the separation of the letters by punctuation.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Tiberius, who was the second Roman Emperor, on one side, and the inscription "AETERNITATI AVGVSTAE" which means "to the eternity of the Augusti" on the other side, indicating the coin's minting during his reign.
