Æ28 - Augustus (Ercavica) (27 BC - 14 AD) front Æ28 - Augustus (Ercavica) (27 BC - 14 AD) back
Æ28 - Augustus (Ercavica) (27 BC - 14 AD) photo
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Æ28 - Augustus Ercavica 27 BC - 14 AD

 
Bronze 10.8 g 27 mm
Description
Issuer
Ercavica (Tarraconensis)
Emperor
Augustus (Caius Octavius) (27 BC - 14 AD)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
27 BC - 14 AD
Composition
Bronze
Weight
10.8 g
Diameter
27 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#291315
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Bull to the right.

Lettering: MVN ERCAVICA

Translation:
MVN(-icip) ERCAVICA
Ercavica City

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 bull on the other side. This symbolism represents the strength and power of the Roman Empire under Augustus' rule.