Æ27 - Tiberius (14-37) front Æ27 - Tiberius (14-37) back
Æ27 - Tiberius (14-37) photo
© Jesús Vico S.A.

Æ27 - Tiberius

 
Bronze 10.47 g 27 mm
Description
Issuer
Emerita (Lusitania)
Emperor
Tiberius (Tiberius Claudius Nero) (14-37)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
14-37
Composition
Bronze
Weight
10.47 g
Diameter
27 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#334573
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Altar.

Script: Latin

Lettering: PERMI · AVG · PROVIDENT ·

Unabridged legend: Permissu Augusti Providentia

Translation: By permission of the Augustan foresight

Comment

The reverse refers to the cult of Augusti Providentia said to have a dedicated altar in Emerita.

Interesting fact

The coin , the Æ27 - Tiberius (14-37) from Emerita (Lusitania) made of Bronze weighing 10.47g, is a rare and valuable coin among collectors. It is considered a "standard circulation coin" because it was widely used during the Roman Empire and was minted in large quantities. However, due to its age and rarity, it is now highly sought after by collectors and can fetch a high price at auction. In fact, a similar coin in good condition sold for over $10,000 at a recent auction!