© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Æ33 - Tiberius
| (copper alloy) | 19.37 g | 33 mm |
| Issuer | Italica (Baetica) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Tiberius (Tiberius Claudius Nero) (14-37) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 14-37 |
| Composition | (copper alloy) |
| Weight | 19.37 g |
| Diameter | 33 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#377310 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Inscription in three lines on altar.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MVNIC ITALIC PERM DIVI AVG
PROVIDE
NTIAE
AVGVSTI
Unabridged legend: Municipium Italicum Permissu Divi Augusti. Providentiae Augusti.
Translation: City of Italica, with the permission of the divine emperor. To the foresight of the emperor.
Comment
Denomination: dupondius (RPC I# 64, page 77) or sestertius (ACIP# 3332)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Tiberius, who was the second Roman Emperor and ruled from 14 AD to 37 AD. Tiberius was known for his extensive public works projects, including the construction of roads, bridges, and buildings, which helped to strengthen the Roman Empire. The coin's minting location, Italica (Baetica), was an important city in the Roman province of Hispania, and it played a significant role in the Roman Empire's economy and trade. The coin's copper alloy composition and weight of 19.37 grams also provide insight into the materials and techniques used in ancient Roman coinage.
