© Tauler & Fau Subastas
© Tauler & Fau Subastas
As 27 BC - 1 BC
| Bronze | 10.15 g | 26.0 mm |
| Issuer | City of Emporia (Tarraconensis) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 27 BC - 1 BC |
| Value | 1 As |
| Currency | As (Roman pound system, 1st century BC) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 10.15 g |
| Diameter | 26.0 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#298646 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Pegasus advancing right. Laurel wreath above its rump.
Script: Latin
Lettering: EMPORI
Interesting fact
The bronze coin from the City of Emporia (Tarraconensis) minted during the reign of Augustus (27 BC - 1 BC) features a unique design on its reverse side. Instead of the usual depiction of a Roman deity or mythological figure, the coin features a stylized image of a dolphin, which was a symbol of good luck and prosperity in ancient Roman culture. This design choice may have been intended to convey the city's maritime connections and its reliance on trade and commerce.
