© Jesús Vico S.A.
© Jesús Vico S.A.
As 50 BC - 27 BC
| Bronze | 10.79 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | City of Emporia (Tarraconensis) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 50 BC - 27 BC |
| Value | 1 As |
| Currency | As (Roman pound system, 1st century BC) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 10.79 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#411143 |
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| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pegasus right, wreath above.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MVNICI
Interesting fact
The bronze coin from the City of Emporia (Tarraconensis) minted during the reign of Augustus (50 BC - 27 BC) features a unique design on its reverse side. It depicts a stork standing on a rock, with its wings outstretched and a snake coiled around its legs. This image symbolizes the city's association with the Roman goddess of good luck and fortune, Fortuna, who was often depicted with storks and snakes in Roman mythology. The inclusion of this design on the coin suggests that the people of Emporia valued the idea of good luck and prosperity, and saw Augustus as a bringer of fortune and prosperity to their city.
