© Jesús Vico S.A.
© Jesús Vico S.A.
As 27 BC - 14 AD
| Bronze | 14.10 g | 27.5 mm |
| Issuer | City of Pax Julia (Turdetani people) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 27 BC - 14 AD |
| Value | 1 As |
| Currency | As (late 1st century BC) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 14.10 g |
| Diameter | 27.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#314427 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Woman sitting, facing left, holding caduceus and cornucopia.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PAX
IVL
Comment
7 pieces known according to 2641 page 520.Interesting fact
The Bronze coin , which was issued by the City of Pax Julia (Turdetani people) during the reign of Augustus (27 BC - 14 AD), features a unique design on its reverse side. Instead of the usual depiction of a Roman deity or mythological figure, the coin bears an image of a stork standing on a rock, surrounded by a wreath of leaves. This unusual design has led some numismatists to speculate that the coin may have been issued to commemorate a significant event or festival related to the stork, which was possibly considered a sacred animal by the Turdetani people.