© Jesús Vico S.A.
© Jesús Vico S.A.
As 27 BC - 25 BC
| Bronze | 7.04 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | City of Emporia (Tarraconensis) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 27 BC - 25 BC |
| Value | 1 As |
| Currency | As (Roman pound system, 1st century BC) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 7.04 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#412146 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pegasus right, wreath above.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
EMPORI
P FL
Interesting fact
The bronze coin from the City of Emporia (Tarraconensis) minted during the reign of Augustus (27 BC - 25 BC) 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 warship, known as a "quadriga," which was a symbol of the Roman navy's power and dominance over the seas. This design choice may have been intended to highlight the importance of the Roman navy in the region of Tarraconensis, which was strategically located along the coast of modern-day Spain.